Paint Quality Lab Technician
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Job Location:
Gastonia, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview:
The Paint Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory inspections tests and evaluations of painted components to ensure compliance with IFABs 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.
- 13 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 2530 lbs.
- Work near paint materials chemicals and coatings (PPE provided).
Required Experience:
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