Quality Technician

1199 Micro Abrasives Corporation; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Well-being resources

Union benefits

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies is seeking a Quality Technician to perform comprehensive quality control testing of products, intermediates, and raw materials to support manufacturing and ensure compliance with quality standards.

The role conducts chemical, physical, and electrical tests, records results, and maintains accurate laboratory documentation, contributing to safety and continuous improvement across the lab and production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in algebra and chemistry preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in a testing laboratory or related field.
• Knowledge of chemical, physical, and electrical testing methods and lab equipment operation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong attention to detail, math aptitude, and ability to work collaboratively with safety and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical, and electrical testing on products, intermediates, and raw materials, including particle size analysis, pH testing, microscopy, moisture analysis, and other lab evaluations.
• Document, review, and approve testing results; maintain lot records; enter data into quality systems; communicate non-conforming results to stakeholders.
• Support in-process and multi-step testing activities while assisting technical service, process engineering, and R&D initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, worksheets, and controlled documentation; support engineering changes and document control processes.
• Promote safe and efficient lab operations by following hazardous material handling procedures and participating in 5S activities.

Skills

Quality testing

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Chemistry coursework

Tools

CMM

Micro-Vu

MS Office

Job description

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Location

Westfield, Massachusetts, US

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$19.81 - $24.76 Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Quality Technician performs quality control testing on products, intermediates, and raw materials to support manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role conducts chemical, physical, and electrical testing, records and evaluates results, and maintains accurate laboratory documentation. The position also supports technical service, process engineering, and research and development activities through sample analysis and specialized testing. Success in this role requires strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical, and electrical testing on products, intermediates, and raw materials, including particle size analysis, pH testing, microscopy, moisture analysis, and other laboratory evaluations.
• Document, review, and approve testing results; maintain lot records; enter sample data into quality systems; and communicate non-conforming results and product status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support in-process, preliminary, and advanced multi-step testing activities while assisting technical service, process engineering, and R&D initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration activities, worksheets, and controlled documentation, including support for engineering change requests and document control processes.
• Promote safe and efficient laboratory operations by following hazardous material handling procedures, supporting incoming inspections, participating in 5S activities, training laboratory personnel as needed, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in algebra and chemistry preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a testing laboratory, instrumental analysis environment, physical sciences, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of chemical, physical, and electrical testing methods, laboratory equipment operation and maintenance, and the ability to accurately perform and evaluate standard laboratory tests.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, along with the ability to prepare written documentation and reports.
• Strong attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, hand-eye coordination, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating dimensional measurement equipment such as CMM, Micro-Vu, or similar measurement systems.

Privacy Policy

Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our www.vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that pocky carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to our Privacy Policy on www.vibrantz.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees' heads and hands and - uniquely - their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.