Quality Control Technician - Coatings Lab (1st Shift)

Titan Coatings; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Coatings in the United States is seeking a Quality Control Technician to serve as the final quality gate in the manufacturing process and ensure every batch meets specifications before shipment.

You will perform testing across Titan’s full product line (ArmorGuard®, UltraBrite®, AlumaBond®, AlumaMax®, TransGuard®, PowerFoil®) and maintain accurate QC records in Datacor.

The role reports to the QC Manager / Production Supervisor and supports a safe, precise, and compliant operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality control or laboratory testing experience in paint, coatings, or chemical manufacturing.
• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree in chemistry or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with color measurement instruments and viscosity testing equipment.
• Ability to prepare drawdown panels and perform standard coatings tests (adhesion, flexibility, hardness, chemical resistance).
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document tests accurately.
• Team player with good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Follow site safety rules, PPE, and SDS procedures for all materials handled.
• Maintain QC lab 5S standards and organization.
• Perform batch approval and hold/release testing: viscosity, color, gloss, weight per gallon, film appearance.
• Prepare drawdown panels and cure per bake schedule.
• Operate spectrophotometer; calibrate and maintain color standard library.
• Evaluate samples and approve or reject to support production throughput.
• Conduct in-process quality checks on batches during production (viscosity, grind, color, appearance).
• Perform adhesion, flexibility, hardness, chemical resistance tests (ASTM D3359, D3363; MEK rub).
• Verify calibration and maintain records for QC instruments.
• Complete QC records, batch tickets, and Datacor ERP data entries in real time.
• Retain sample collection, labeling, and storage per retention schedule.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis.
• Inspect incoming raw materials against COAs when required.

Skills

Color measurement instruments

Viscosity testing

Gloss meters

Film thickness gauges

Drawdown panel preparation

QC documentation

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Viscosity tester

Gloss meter

Film thickness gauge

Job description

Titan Coatings in the United States is seeking a Quality Control Technician to serve as the final quality gate in the manufacturing process and ensure every batch meets specifications before shipment.

You will perform testing across Titan’s full product line (ArmorGuard®, UltraBrite®, AlumaBond®, AlumaMax®, TransGuard®, PowerFoil®) and maintain accurate QC records in Datacor.

The role reports to the QC Manager / Production Supervisor and supports a safe, precise, and compliant operation.