Quality Technician - Anodize / Paint / Coatings

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality Technician to validate anodize and wet paint finishes on aluminum parts in a fast-paced production environment.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, document results, and work closely with anodizing, dye, packing, and paint operations to prevent defects and improve first-pass yield.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in quality inspection in manufacturing or coatings/finishing environments
• Strong eye for cosmetic defects and variability in finishes
• Comfort reading and applying specs, travelers, and work instructions
• Able to document findings clearly and maintain records
• Able to stand/walk in a production setting and handle parts safely

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of anodize and wet paint finishes
• Visually inspect for defects: color variation, runs, scratches, orange peel
• Verify coating thickness, color, and adhesion per requirements
• Record results, support traceability and ISO 9001:2015 documentation

Skills

Quality inspection

Coatings finishing

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Quality Technician - Anodize / Paint / Coatings

$30 - $40 per hour | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

ISO 9001, Nadcap Accredited Facility - Validate Quality Across Anodizing and Wet Paint

A bit about us:

We’re adding a hands‑on Quality Inspector / Quality Technician to validate finished quality across anodizing and wet paint (industrial coating) for aluminum parts, ensuring every shipment meets customer specs and our on‑time / right‑first‑time expectations.

We’re an ISO 9001:2015 certified aluminum finishing partner, featuring two full‑service anodizing lines along with warehousing, racking, packing, laser marking, testing, mechanical finishing, and robotic processes.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a long‑standing, high‑capability aluminum finishing operation built for consistent quality and on‑time delivery, supported by robust anodizing capacity, dye options, testing, and advanced processing/automation.

Job Details

What You’ll Do

Finish/Coating Inspection (Anodize + Wet Paint):

Perform in-process and final inspections for Type II/Type III anodized aluminum parts and wet paint coated components (industrial finishes).

Visually inspect for common finish defects (ex: color variation, burns, streaking, pitting, scratches, runs/sags, fisheyes, dry spray/orange peel, incomplete coverage, handling damage).

Verify finish characteristics to requirements (examples: coating thickness, color, cosmetic standards, masking/coverage, adhesion/cure indicators where applicable).

Documentation & ISO / Quality System Support:

Record inspection results, maintain inspection logs, and support traceability and shipment quality documentation aligned with ISO 9001:2015 practices.

Review travelers / routers / work instructions and confirm processing steps match customer and internal requirements.

Communicate nonconformances clearly, help contain issues, and elevate quality risks quickly to production leadership.

Production Partnership:

Work closely with anodizing, dye, racking, packing, and paint operations to prevent defects and improve first‑pass yield.

Support root‑cause troubleshooting by identifying defect patterns (what, where, frequency) and giving actionable feedback.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

1+ year experience in quality inspection in manufacturing or coatings/finishing environment (anodizing/painting experience strongly valued).

Comfortable using basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and working from specs, travelers, and work instructions.

Strong attention to detail: can spot cosmetic defects and inconsistencies quickly and consistently.

Solid documentation habits (able to write clear inspection notes and maintain records).

Able to stand/walk in a production environment and handle parts safely.

Strong Plus (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience inspecting anodized aluminum (Type II/III) and/or industrial wet paint coatings.

Familiarity with customer‑driven finishing specifications (including military/automotive/architectural standards depending on account needs).

Understanding of ISO 9001 and NADCAP quality systems, nonconformance documentation, and corrective action support.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.