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Paint Quality Lab Technician

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Paint Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory inspections, tests, and evaluations of painted components to ensure compliance with IFAB's quality standards, customer ...

Paint Quality Lab Technician

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Paint Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory inspections, tests, and evaluations of painted components to ensure compliance with IFAB's quality standards, customer ...

Quality Lab Technician

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Quality Lab Technician Location: Verona, MS (Tupelo) Department: Quality Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Overview The Quality Lab Technician plays a key role in ensuring ...

Quality Lab Technician

Huntington, WV · On-site

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

The Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting various tests and analyses on paint samples to ensure quality control and adherence to industry standards. This role requires meticulous ...

NY · On-site

$20.50 - $26/hr

The Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting various tests and analyses on paint samples to ensure quality control and adherence to industry standards. This role requires meticulous ...

Quality Lab Technician

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Quality Lab Technician Chemline is looking for a Quality Lab Technician I to join our Quality Control team. In this role, you'll perform routine testing on incoming raw materials, production batches ...

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Quality Lab Technician

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Quality Lab Technician Chemline is looking for a Quality Lab Technician I to join our Quality Control team. In this role, you'll perform routine testing on incoming raw ...

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Quality Lab Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

Quality Lab Technician Reports To: Plant Manager Location: Fraser, MI Status: Full-time, non-exempt Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Quality Lab Technician to support product ...

Quality Lab Technician We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Lab Technician to ... Essential Skills * 1-2 years of experience in a QC lab, preferably in inks, paints, or coatings.

Quality Lab Technician

Belmont, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Lab Technician to join our team in Belmont, NC. In this role, you will be an essential part of our quality assurance ...

Quality Lab Technician

Belmont, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Lab Technician to join our team in Belmont, NC. In this role, you will be an essential part of our quality assurance ...

Quality Lab Technician

Belmont, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Lab Technician to join our team in Belmont, NC. In this role, you will be an essential part of our quality assurance ...

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Paint Quality Lab Technician

Gastonia, NC • On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Position Overview:

The Paint Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory inspections, tests, and evaluations of painted components to ensure compliance with IFAB's quality standards, customer requirements, and industry specifications. This role supports the paint department by validating coating performance, conducting defect analysis, and maintaining accurate laboratory documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform laboratory testing on painted parts, including adhesion tests, thickness measurements (DFT), gloss levels, hardness, and color matching.
  • Conduct incoming material inspections for paint, chemicals, and coatings.
  • Inspect painted components for defects such as runs, sags, fisheyes, orange peel, contamination, or poor coverage.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (micrometers, thickness gauges, gloss meters, viscosity cups, ovens, etc.).
  • Record test results, prepare inspection reports, and update laboratory logs with accuracy.
  • Support root-cause analysis on paint defects and assist in corrective action implementation.
  • Work closely with Paint Supervisors and Quality Engineers to resolve paint-related issues.
  • Ensure compliance with paint specifications, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
  • Maintain 5S and safety requirements within the quality lab.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance paint quality and reduce defects.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma required; technical training or associate degree in Quality, Chemistry, Coatings, or related field preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in paint inspection, laboratory testing, or quality control (paint environment preferred).
  • Knowledge of coating processes, paint defects, and basic chemistry concepts (preferred).
  • Ability to read technical specifications and paint standard sheets.
  • Familiarity with testing equipment: DFT gauges, gloss meters, adhesion tools, microscopes, etc.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify visual and structural paint defects.
  • Good communication and documentation skills.
  • Basic computer skills for reporting (Excel, data entry, quality systems).
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand, walk, and inspect parts for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 25–30 lbs.
  • Work near paint materials, chemicals, and coatings (PPE provided).

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