Quality Control Technician

ECKART; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ECKART in Painesville, OH is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct inspections and testing of materials, develop blends, and ensure quality. You will work with ERP systems like SAP, enter results, and support Production with color-matching tasks.

Ideal candidates have color vision testing clearance, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic lab environment. This role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with Technical Services and Production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and an associate degree in science or related discipline, or two years of related experience.
• Six months experience with SAP and/or another ERP system preferred.
• Able to perform all elements of job demand analysis for position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of incoming raw materials.
• Perform intermediate and finished product testing per work instructions and methods.
• Develop lab blends for color matching and trial batches.
• Approve material meeting requirements; escalate questionable items.
• Verify materials meet quality specs and customer requirements.
• Manage retained samples and ensure paperwork accuracy daily.
• Calibrate laboratory and plant equipment; maintain QC instruments.
• Enter inspection, calibration and sample results in ERP systems.
• Data entry to update material test results and release materials.
• Collaborate with Technical Services/Production to resolve issues.
• Use email to communicate with colleagues, customers and departments.
• Must discern color and brilliance as confirmed by color vision test.
• Perform algebraic calculations and analyze data.
• Demonstrate strong communication and independent decision-making.
• Maintain organized, detail-oriented workspace; multitask and prioritize.
• Adapt between labs and hours as needed; use MS Word/Excel.
• Perform filing and other administrative duties; keep lab areas clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Color vision

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Independent decision-making

Education

Associate degree in science or related discipline

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of incoming raw materials
• Perform intermediate and finished product testing in accordance with work instructions, test methods, and follow all other procedures
• Develop lab blends for color matching, material work-off, and trial batches
• Approves material which conforms to requirements and forwards any questionable items to Production or Quality Supervisor/Manager
• Verify adherence of materials to quality specifications & customer requirements
• Manage retained samples / ensure paperwork accuracy daily
• Conduct and ensure calibration of laboratory and plant equipment
• Utilize and maintain QC equipment and instrumentation (particle size analyzer, Inkometer, Brookfield viscometers, Zahn cups, pH meter, etc.)
• Performs stability checks to validate shelf life of materials
• Utilize ERP system and other software as needed to enter inspection, calibration, and sample results
• Data entry using various software programs to update information on material test results, material stabilities, release material and products
• Works with Technical Services and/or Production departments to resolve customer or material issues
• Utilize email to communicate with colleagues, customers, and other departments as necessary
• Must be able to discern color and brilliance confirmed by a color vision test
• Ability to perform algebraic equations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with instructions, procedures, and policies
• Detail oriented with solid organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• May be required to flex between labs (Bronze/Bonding, Ink QC) and working hours
• Use MS Word and Excel as required
• Performs filing and other administrative duties
• Cleans and maintains laboratory areas
• Other duties as assigned

Your profile

• High school diploma or equivalent, and an associate degree in science or related discipline; or two years of directly related experience, in lieu of an associate degree. Paint, coatings, chemical laboratory related experience preferred
• Six months experience with SAP and/or another ERP system preferred
• Able to perform all elements of job demand analysis for position

Contact Person

Stephanie Klinger

HR Team

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