Sr. Paint QC Tech

CPS, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% Dollar for Dollar 401K Match

Paid Vacation

Health and Wellness benefits

Discretionary Stock Injection

Set Monday - Friday Schedule

Paid Parental Leave

Day Shift

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Arlington, TX is seeking a Quality Control Technician II to perform routine and specialized QC testing of manufactured batches, ensuring products meet established specifications and quality standards.

You will document results, communicate findings, and assist with troubleshooting out-of-spec conditions. The role requires experience with coatings, manufacturing processes, and laboratory procedures, with a focus on accuracy, data integrity, and teamwork in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in testing and data recording.
• Experience in manufacturing or lab environments with coatings is preferred.
• Ability to interpret test results against specs and communicate findings to teams.
• Comfortable with calibrations, standard procedures, and quality systems.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized QC testing of production batches per procedures.
• Collect representative samples from production lines.
• Conduct physical/chemical tests such as viscosity, color, adhesion, and gloss.
• Compare results to specs and communicate deviations.
• Document test results and disposition data in systems.
• Escalate abnormal results or equipment issues to leadership.
• Maintain QC records and clean, organized work area.
• Support calibration and verification of testing equipment.
• Assist investigations into quality issues as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

NDG/AS with 5+ years QC experience

BS in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory software

Job description

Do you enjoy problem solving and being hands on in the Quality Lab? This is a great opportunity to join an employee stock owned company. YES! You will become part-owner!

The Quality Control Technician II is responsible for performing routine and specialized quality control testing of manufactured batches to verify that products meet established specifications and quality standards. This position evaluates test results, documents findings, communicates results and potential adjustments to Operations and Quality Control leadership, and assists with troubleshooting out-of-specification conditions. The Technician II works with moderate supervision and applies knowledge of coatings, manufacturing processes, testing methods, and laboratory procedures to support consistent product quality.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized QC testing of production batches according to established procedures and specifications.
• Collect or obtain representative samples from production batches using established sampling procedures.
• Perform physical and/or chemical testing as applicable to the product, such as viscosity, color, appearance, solids, density, dry time, adhesion, gloss, or other established product-specific parameters.
• Compare test results against established product specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Identify and communicate results that fall outside established specifications.
• Communicate testing results and potential adjustments to Operations personnel and QC leadership.
• Assist with troubleshooting out-of-specification or unusual test results.
• Retest samples when appropriate and directed by established procedures.
• Accurately document test results, observations, adjustments, and disposition information.
• Enter and maintain QC data in company software and other applicable systems.
• Maintain accurate laboratory QC records.
• Follow established test methods, procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain laboratory and testing equipment within the scope of the position.
• Recognize abnormal test results, equipment issues, or testing conditions and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Assist with maintaining QC laboratory supplies, equipment, and work areas.
• Support calibration and/or verification activities for applicable testing equipment.
• Participate in investigations related to quality issues, customer concerns, or production deviations as directed.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of company’s products, raw materials, formulations, manufacturing processes, and applicable testing parameters.
• Provide support to the Analytical Laboratory and other Technical Group functions as needed.

Salary

$26 - $32.00 / hour

Benefits

• 6% Dollar for Dollar Company 401K Match
• Paid Vacation
• Health and Wellness benefits
• Discretionary Annual Stock Injection
• Set Monday - Friday Schedule
• Paid Parental Leave
• Day Shift

Technical Qualifications

• NDG/AS with 5 plus years, or BS newer grad with some QC experience and an eye for color
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and/or laboratory environments
• Working knowledge of coatings and applicable quality control testing parameters.
• Ability to perform routine and specialized testing accurately and consistently
• Ability to interpret test results and compare results against established specifications
• Ability to recognize unusual or out-of-specification results and appropriately communicate concerns.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving percentages, ratios, measurements, and unit conversions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when additional guidance or escalation is necessary
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with Quality Control, Laboratory, Color, Operations, and other personnel
• Ability to manage multiple testing requests and priorities in a manufacturing environment
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn their business and laboratory software
• Ability to learn and apply technical information related to products, formulations, manufacturing processes, and testing methods
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at [e-mail].

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