Coatings Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals

$19.50–$21.00/hour
Posted 08/03/2026
Remote: On-Site
Experience: 1 - 2 years
Job ID: 8.3.26TM

Job Description

Pay: $19.50–$21.00/hour


Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, 401(k) with company match, PTO.

Join a growing specialty coatings manufacturer with over 50 years of success that develops innovative roll-to-roll coated products for a variety of industrial markets. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Technician who enjoys laboratory testing, working closely with production, and helping ensure high-quality products in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform acceptance testing on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products.
  • Conduct laboratory testing on coated films, coating solutions, and incoming raw materials.
  • Perform visual inspections to verify products meet established quality standards.
  • Accurately record test results using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality documentation systems.
  • Communicate quality results and observations to manufacturing personnel.
  • Generate quality reports and maintain laboratory documentation.
  • Calibrate laboratory instruments using established procedures.
  • Maintain archived samples, testing records, and laboratory files.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Follow Quality Management System (QMS), safety, environmental, and housekeeping procedures.
  • Assist with root cause investigations and problem-solving activities.
  • Cross-train and provide backup support for other Quality Technicians as needed.
  • Train new employees when authorized.
  • Collaborate with production personnel to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Quality, Mathematics, or another scientific discipline preferred.
  • Two years of quality, laboratory, manufacturing, or related experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform accurate, repeatable laboratory testing.
  • Basic computer and data entry skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and cross-functional teams.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to pass pre-employment screening.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work throughout both laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in coatings, chemical manufacturing, converting, printing, plastics, film, or related manufacturing industries.
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
  • Experience calibrating laboratory instrumentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Schedule

  • First shift position.
  • Production is generally scheduled Monday through Thursday, with Friday work required as production demands.
  • Shifts may be either 10 or 12 hours depending on workload.
  • 10-hour schedule: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 12-hour schedule: 3:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Flexibility is required based on production needs.

If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com

JO: 8.3.26TM
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Job Requirements

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Quality, Mathematics, or another scientific discipline preferred.
  • Two years of quality, laboratory, manufacturing, or related experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform accurate, repeatable laboratory testing.
  • Basic computer and data entry skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and cross-functional teams.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to pass pre-employment screening.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work throughout both laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in coatings, chemical manufacturing, converting, printing, plastics, film, or related manufacturing industries.
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
  • Experience calibrating laboratory instrumentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Schedule

  • First shift position.
  • Production is generally scheduled Monday through Thursday, with Friday work required as production demands.
  • Shifts may be either 10 or 12 hours depending on workload.
  • 10-hour schedule: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 12-hour schedule: 3:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Flexibility is required based on production needs.

If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com

JO: 8.3.26TM
#LI-TM1

Meet Your Recruiter

Tory Mack

Technical Recruiter

What I Do:

I am proud to be part of the CPS flagship division, Industrial Laboratory. Our company started in order to serve the industrial chemicals industry, one of the backbones of the U.S. economy, by bringing together talented technical specialists with the companies that need them. I recruit and place people in the following positions:

  • Formulation/Product Development
  • Organic and Polymer Synthesis
  • Application Chemistry
  • Technical Service
  • Process Chemistry
  • Analytical/Method Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • Group Leader/R&D Manager

My Recruiting Philosophy:

When working with you as a candidate I have 3 goals:

Listen and ask questions to find out what the right opportunities look like for you

Connect you with active openings and interested companies based on your criteria

Educate you throughout the interview process to help you become a standout candidate for each individual opportunity

About Me:

I grew up in Southern Indiana and moved to the greater Chicago area 10 years ago. My education is in opera and music, so I enjoy anything and everything related to the arts! I love helping people through recruiting – I believe the right career move is one of the most important decisions a person can make and it is a privilege to be a part of that process.

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