Quality Control Color Shader

Job Requirements

Quality Control Color Shader

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM). Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).

Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we’ve mastered the art of custom‑engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers.

This innovation comes to life in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting‑edge solutions.

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.

• 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.
• Complete initial and annual hazardous waste training as provided by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or department supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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 related activities.
• For full information, follow the application link.

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Application Instructions:
Apply Online: ipc.us/t/07. Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.