Polymer Color Quality Assurance Technician

Location: 337 Timber Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115 (Charlotte metro, ~30 miles north)

Compensation: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Engagement: Contract, approximately 60–90 days (final duration set by production needs)

Mural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and polymer materials manufacturer that formulates polymer colorants and specialty additives used in automotive parts, packaging, appliances, and consumer products. We’re seeking a Quality Control professional who thrives on precision, communication, and hands-on lab work in a fast-moving manufacturing setting.

At 5:30 AM you’re on the production floor, the go-to quality resource for operators and supervisors. You begin by reviewing the overnight batches and incoming raw materials queued for testing. Through the morning, you run standard QC methods, evaluate color against customer standards (your color matching know-how shines here), and decide if each batch meets spec—or what adjustments are required. You capture every result in SAP, keep supplier Certificates of Analysis in order, and verify that gauges and instruments are calibrated and behaving as expected. When a customer complaint or nonconformance surfaces, you contribute to the investigation and corrective actions. Throughout the shift, you model safe work practices, PPE use, and strong housekeeping. By 4:00 PM, the paperwork is complete, the lab is organized, and you’re off—Friday included, barring the occasional production exception.

• Execute routine quality tests on finished batches and on incoming raw materials to confirm compliance with internal and customer specifications
• Assess color and material attributes against customer-defined criteria; apply color matching expertise to guide decisions
• Partner with production to recommend and help implement adjustments for out-of-spec material
• Maintain supplier Certificates of Analysis and required quality documentation
• Enter all test data into SAP accurately and on time
• Confirm proper calibration and function of gauges and test equipment
• Assist with complaint investigations and corrective action activities
• Follow safety protocols, PPE standards, and housekeeping practices during the entire shift

Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM. Fridays are part of your regular time off, with only occasional exceptions driven by production.

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years in manufacturing or industrial production
• 1 year in quality control or lab testing
• Color matching or colorant background strongly preferred for this work
• Experience using SAP for quality data entry
• Active forklift license
• Knowledge of standard lab testing procedures and documentation

Preferred

• Direct experience within colorants, coatings, plastics, or specialty chemicals
• History managing supplier Certificates of Analysis
• Involvement in corrective action or complaint investigation processes
• Experience verifying and calibrating test equipment

It’s a chance to work with advanced materials that show up in everyday products—while enjoying a rare, reliable four-day week in a stable, safety-minded plant.