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Schwarze Industries LLC · 2 hours ago

Paint Quality Inspector

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Schwarze Industries LLC, a member of the Alamo Group Inc., is seeking a Quality Control Inspector at its Huntsville, AL facility. This role is responsible for monitoring and inspecting the quality of painted surfaces, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications, and collaborating with teams to implement corrective actions.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Inspect painted surfaces for quality issues such as runs, fisheyes, dirt inclusions, or color mismatches

Inspect all metal components for rust or surface defects prior to painting; sand and prepare parts as needed

Use tools such as thickness gauges, microscopes, and color spectrometers to assess coating characteristics

Ensure grounding equipment is correctly connected for all booths; verify proper grounding for hooks and surfaces before painting

Conduct regular audits of the paint process and finished products

Record and analyze defect data to identify trends and recommend process improvements

Work closely with the paint line, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence

Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and quality documentation

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations regarding paint use and handling

Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes

Participate in product launch, testing, and validation processes related to paint quality

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Paint quality inspectionUse of precision measuring equipmentPainting processesTechnical drawing interpretationComputer data entryISO documentation knowledgeCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma or GED certificate required

Experience in a paint shop or quality inspection environment

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, color standards, and specifications

Able to use precision measuring equipment including tape measure, square, calipers, gauges and micrometers

Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality

Computer data entry and retrieval skills with Microsoft

Preferred

Knowledge of painting process such as powder coating, wet spray, or electrostatic painting is a plus

Working knowledge of ISO documentation is a plus

Company

Schwarze Industries LLC

At Schwarze Industries, we are passionate about designing and manufacturing high-quality, reliable, and innovative equipment that powers cleaner, safer communities.

Founded in 1974