Sr. Paint QC Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid Vacation

Health Benefits

Stock Injection

Day Shift

Parental Leave

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Sr. Paint QC Tech to perform routine and specialized quality control testing of manufactured batches in a hands-on lab role.

You will interpret results, document findings, and assist with troubleshooting out-of-spec conditions to support product quality. This position offers an employee stock ownership opportunity and a Monday–Friday day shift. You will work with coatings, manufacturing processes, and testing methods while maintaining accurate QC records and communicating

Qualifications

• NDG/AS with 5+ years in QC or a BS with related QC experience.
• Working knowledge of coatings and QC testing parameters.
• Ability to interpret results and communicate concerns clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized QC testing of production batches.
• Collect samples and test viscosity, color, gloss, adhesion, etc.
• Compare results to specifications and escalate when out of spec.
• Document results and maintain QC records in systems.
• Support calibration and investigations as needed.

Skills

QC testing knowledge

Coatings knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication

Multitasking in manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

NDG/AS or BS in related field

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Sr. Paint QC Tech

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 escalated 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