Key Responsibilities

• Conducts tests including but not limited to viscosity, gloss, hardness, weight per gallon, non-volatile content, cleanliness, adhesion, and paint film properties.
• Tests raw materials.
• Writes up adjustments to batches that are outside of specification within approved ranges and guidelines.
• Consults with QC and Production leadership, and RDI personnel to resolve batch performance issues.
• Prepares pre-shipment samples for customer submission.
• Participates in 5S and general housekeeping activities in the laboratory.

Job Requirements

• Good basic math and computer skills in MS Office applications
• Required to walk or stand majority of the shift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Capable of wearing breathing apparatus and capable of passing a fit test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of college
• Two years laboratory experience.

Rewards & Benefits

• Pay: $28.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $29.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Experience:

• Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)
• Testing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waukegan, IL 60085: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person