Quality Control Color Shader: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Hentzen Coatings, Inc • Milwaukee, WI

5h • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Color Shader is responsible for performing all operations required to adjust wet properties and to tint a wide variety of liquid coatings in accordance with formula specifications.

Successful candidates must achieve acceptable scores on both the color matching and math assessments.

Requirements

• Preferred education level: Associate’s or two-year college degree or equivalent.
• Preferred experience level: Three or more years of experience in batch creation, wet testing, color matching, and paint characteristics in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate performance metrics such as FRC (hits per batch), cycle time, and on-time delivery to drive Quality Control process improvements.
• Proficient in manipulating and analyzing QC data using Microsoft Excel and Access databases.
• Excellent color vision with strong attention to visual detail and quality standards.
• Advanced mathematical skills, including accurate metric-to-standard unit conversions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP systems, and standard office equipment.
• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively in team-based environments.
• Demonstrated team-building strengths with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine the type and quantity of colorants, gloss additives, and other modifiers required to match products to established physical standards.
• Operate a spectrophotometer (X-Rite) to obtain color measurements against stored standards and accurately interpret results.
• Prepare test panels, primarily through hand spraying, and visually evaluate panels for color accuracy and overall appearance.
• Collaborate with chemists and supervisors to determine corrective procedures and additives for out-of-specification products; update formulas to improve color accuracy in future batches.
• Enter final quality results into the data management system and utilize historical database data to tint and adjust production batches.
• Perform Quality Control laboratory testing, including viscosity, solids content, and weight per gallon measurements.
• Physically add tints, flatteners, and other additives directly to production tanks as required.
• Participate in housekeeping activities, including the proper disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. Initial and annual hazardous waste training is provided by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or department supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
• Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
• Employee referral bonus program
• Monthly employee food trucks
• …and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree