What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Mural Industrial?
Quality Control Technician | Mooresville, North Carolina | $22-25/hr | Monday-Thursday Schedule
**Overview **
Mural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and polymer materials manufacturer to find a Quality Control Technician for their Mooresville, North Carolina facility. Our client produces polymer colorants and specialty additive materials used in automotive parts, packaging, appliances, and consumer products. This is a contract opportunity with a genuinely attractive schedule -- four days a week, Fridays off.
The Schedule
Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM. That is it. Fridays are yours as part of your regular schedule, with only occasional exceptions when production needs it. If you want a four-day workweek in a stable manufacturing environment, this is a rare find.
What you will be doing
You will be the quality resource for the production floor -- testing finished batches against customer specifications, evaluating incoming raw materials, and stepping in when production needs technical guidance on whether a batch is in spec or what adjustment it needs.
Perform standard quality tests on production batches and incoming raw materials to verify they meet internal and customer specifications
Evaluate color and material compliance against customer-defined standards -- color matching experience is a significant plus for this role
Recommend and help develop adjustments to out-of-spec batches
Maintain Certificates of Analysis from material suppliers
Record all test results in SAP and maintain required quality documentation
Verify that gauges and test equipment are properly calibrated and functioning
Participate in complaint investigations and corrective action processes as needed
Follow all safety, PPE, and housekeeping requirements throughout the shift
What we are looking for
Required:
High school diploma or GED
3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial production
At least 1 year of quality control or lab testing experience
Color matching or colorant experience is a meaningful differentiator for this role
SAP experience for recording quality data
Active forklift license
Familiarity with standard lab testing procedures and documentation
Preferred:
Direct experience in a colorant, coatings, plastics, or specialty chemical environment
Experience managing Certificates of Analysis from suppliers
Background in corrective action or complaint investigation processes
Experience verifying and calibrating test equipment
Pay and Details
$22.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience. Contract position, 60-90 days with duration to be determined based on production needs. Located at 337 Timber Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115 -- in the Charlotte metro area, approximately 30 miles north of Charlotte.
Salary : $22 - $25