Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Lab Technician

Join our team as a Quality Control Lab Technician responsible for ensuring the integrity of in-process and finished products for powder coatings. You will conduct various tests, including spray panels, gloss checks, and color testing, to maintain the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tests on in-process and finished coatings.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for out-of-spec products.
• Confirm the quality of finished products for final release.
• Exercise stop authority when nonconformance is detected.
• Accurately enter test results into the SAP system.

Essential Skills

• Quality control experience, especially in paints, coatings, chemicals, inks, etc.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and handling nonconforming products.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to make decisions and take ownership in quality control processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 years of experience working within a chemical environmental performing quality testing.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree would be a plus.
• Abilty to make a decisions on products and be able to stop production if product is out of specification.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in the Quality Control lab with occasional trips to the production floor to collect samples. This position operates on the 3rd shift from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed. The dress code is casual with a lab coat provided.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Geneva, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Geneva,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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