Quality Control Laboratory Technician

• All required tasks associated with a Quality Control Technician:
• Compliance with all site safety rules, PPE requirements, and SDS procedures for all materials handled.
• QC Lab housekeeping, organization, and 5S standards maintained every shift.
• Batch approval and hold/release testing: viscosity, grind fineness, color (visual and spectrophotometer/Delta E), gloss, weight per gallon, and film appearance (drawdown panels).
• Drawdown panel preparation: substrate selection, coating application, and cure per bake schedule.
• Spectrophotometer operation, calibration verification, and color standard library maintenance.
• Clean check evaluation for filling operations; approve or reject samples promptly to support production throughput.
• In-process quality checks on batches during production (viscosity, grind, color, appearance) as requested.
• Physical and performance testing: adhesion (ASTM D3359), flexibility (T-bend, mandrel bend, reverse impact), hardness (ASTM D3363), film thickness, gloss, and chemical resistance (MEK rub).
• Instrument calibration verification at shift start; maintain calibration records for all QC instruments.
• Accurate, real-time completion of all QC records, batch tickets, and ERP data entry (Datacor).
• Retain sample collection, labeling, and storage per Titan's retention schedule.
• Customer complaint support: retrieve retain samples, prepare comparison panels, document investigation findings.
• Raw material incoming inspection when required; verify against COAs and incoming material specifications.
• Waste and sample disposal per Titan's waste handling procedures and EPA requirements.
• Quarterly inventory counts and department paperwork as assigned.
• Notification of equipment failures or out-of-spec conditions to the QC Manager and Production Supervisor.
• Job Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience in a quality control or laboratory testing role, preferably in paint, coatings, or chemical manufacturing.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in chemistry, chemical technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with color measurement instruments (spectrophotometer), viscosity testing equipment, gloss meters, and film thickness gauges.
• Ability to prepare drawdown panels and perform standard coatings tests (adhesion, flexibility, hardness, chemical resistance).
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work precisely and consistently with testing instruments.
• Strong documentation skills: accurate, legible, real-time completion of quality records.
• Team-player attitude with excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 30 lbs regularly.
• Preferred QualificationsExperience in coil coatings, extrusion coatings, or industrial paint manufacturing QC.
• Familiarity with NCCA, AAMA, and DASMA testing standards.
• Experience with metallic and textured coating evaluation.
• Experience supporting customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with Datacor or similar coatings industry ERP systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bessemer,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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