Quality Control Technician: Lab & Color Expert

NPAA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Bonus

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Company events

Job summary

NPAA in Tennessee is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform incoming, in-process, and final product testing for resin, milling, and paint operations, ensuring compliance with customer specs prior to shipment.

The role supports production, uses SAP Quality modules, analyzes data, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry or 2 years’ equivalent experience.
• Experience with ISO Quality systems.
• Lean Manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel, Word, Access skills.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect raw materials to meet specifications.
• Perform wet QC testing on finished goods.
• Support QC Correction Specialists on investigations.
• Identify off-quality products during QC.
• Coordinate containment of suspect product.
• Verify QC packages meet customer requirements.
• Maintain lab retain storage area.
• Maintain test equipment and calibrations.
• Analyze data using statistical methods.
• Suggest process improvements to QC Manager.
• Maintain lab supplies requisitioning.

Skills

Color matching

Data analysis

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory scales

Viscometers

Spray applicators

Automatic film applicator

Job description

NPAA in Tennessee is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform incoming, in-process, and final product testing for resin, milling, and paint operations, ensuring compliance with customer specs prior to shipment.

The role supports production, uses SAP Quality modules, analyzes data, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.