Quality Technician - Anodize​/Paint​/Coatings

Quality Technician - Anodize / Paint / Coatings

Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Experience:

Mid Level
Salary: $24 - $32 per hour

• Perform in-process and final inspections for Type II/Type III anodized aluminum parts and wet paint coated components (industrial finishes).
• Visually inspect for common finish defects (color variation, burns, streaking, pitting, scratches, runs/sags, fisheyes, dry spray/orange peel, incomplete coverage, handling damage).
• Verify finish characteristics to requirements (coating thickness, color, cosmetic standards, masking/coverage, adhesion/cure indicators).

• Record inspection results, maintain inspection logs, and support traceability and shipment quality documentation aligned with ISO 9001:2015 practices.
• Review travelers / routers / work instructions and confirm processing steps match customer and internal requirements.
• Communicate nonconformances clearly, help contain issues, and elevate quality risks quickly to production leadership.

• Work closely with anodizing, dye, racking, packing, and paint operations to prevent defects and improve first‑pass yield.
• Support root‑cause troubleshooting by identifying defect patterns (what, where, frequency) and giving actionable feedback.

• 1+ year experience in quality inspection in manufacturing or coatings/finishing environment (anodizing/painting experience strongly valued).
• Comfortable using basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and working from specs, travelers, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail: can spot cosmetic defects and inconsistencies quickly and consistently.
• Solid documentation habits (able to write clear inspection notes and maintain records).
• Able to stand/walk in a production environment and handle parts safely.

• Experience inspecting anodized aluminum (Type II/III) and/or industrial wet paint coatings.
• Familiarity with customer‑driven finishing specifications (including military/automotive/architectural standards depending on account needs).
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and NADCAP quality systems, nonconformance documentation, and corrective action support.

We’re adding a hands‑on Quality Inspector / Quality Technician to validate finished quality across anodizing and wet paint (industrial coating) for aluminum parts, ensuring every shipment meets customer specs and our on‑time / right‑first‑time expectations.

We’re an ISO 9001:2015 certified aluminum finishing partner, featuring two full‑service anodizing lines along with warehousing, racking, packing, laser marking, testing, mechanical finishing, and robotic processes.

You’ll be part of a long‑standing, high‑capability aluminum finishing operation built for consistent quality and on‑time delivery, supported by robust anodizing capacity, dye options, testing, and advanced processing/automation.