Hentzen Coatings · 11 hours ago
Quality Control Color Shader - M-F: 1st Shift (10 AM - 6:30 PM)
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
3+ years expHentzen Coatings, Inc. is a long-established company specializing in advanced coatings for various markets. They are seeking a Quality Control Color Shader responsible for adjusting wet properties and tinting liquid coatings according to specifications, while collaborating with chemists and supervisors to ensure product quality.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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. Initial and annual hazardous waste training is provided by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or department supervisor
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful candidates must achieve acceptable scores on both the color matching and math assessments
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate performance metrics such as FRC (hits per batch), cycle time, and on-time delivery to drive Quality Control process improvements
Proficient in manipulating and analyzing QC data using Microsoft Excel and Access databases
Excellent color vision with strong attention to visual detail and quality standards
Advanced mathematical skills, including accurate metric-to-standard unit conversions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation and cross-functional collaboration
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP systems, and standard office equipment
Collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively in team-based environments
Demonstrated team-building strengths with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting
Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area
Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment
Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level
Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls
May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs
Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas
Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes
Preferred
Associate's or two-year college degree or equivalent
Three or more years of experience in batch creation, wet testing, color matching, and paint characteristics in a manufacturing setting
Benefits
Competitive benefits package.
Generous PTO policy
401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
Employee referral bonus program
Monthly employee food trucks
…and much more!
Company
Hentzen Coatings
Hentzen Coatings is a chemical company dealing in paints and coatings.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Toepel
Chief Financial Officer
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