Quality Control Tech

The Pittsburgh Paint Company; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1000

Job summary

A major paint manufacturer is seeking a Quality Control Tech for the 1st shift in Huron, Ohio. The role involves conducting complaint investigations, product benchmarking, and applications testing. Candidates should have significant math skills and preferably a degree in a scientific field. A $1000 sign-on bonus is offered. Strong communication skills and efficiency with Microsoft Office are necessary. The position emphasizes independent work alongside safety and quality processes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Very significant math skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and/or 1–3 years’ lab experience preferred.
• Prior experience with paint and/or coatings preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complaint investigations using defined test protocols.
• Perform internal and external product benchmarking.
• Ensure safety procedures are maintained in the laboratory.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Participate in the quality process for the laboratory.

Skills

Math skills

Independent work

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

As a Quality Control Tech working 1st Shift, you will conduct complaint investigations, product benchmarking, and applications testing on paints, stains, adhesives and sealants used by homeowners, business owners and professional painters and contractors in the United States and Canada (USCA).

Schedule: First shift hours are 5 AM – 3 PM, Monday–Thursday.

There is also a $1000 sign‑on bonus for this position.

Are you ready to work with an exciting team with excellent opportunities for growth? Read more below!

Key Responsibilities

• Complaint investigations – investigate product complaints using defined test protocols, document and report results.
• Product benchmarking – conduct internal and external product testing, document and report results.
• Ensure proper safety attitudes, procedures, and housekeeping are maintained on all work programs and conduct work in a manner that protects self, co‑workers, the environment, and the safety of the community.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment following established experiment protocols, with limited supervision.
• Participate in the quality process and maintain requirements for the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Very significant math skills – you'll be using a lot of equations.
• A bachelor's degree in a scientific field and/or 1–3 years’ lab experience is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with paint and/or coatings is preferred.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment‑based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visas.

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