QA/QC Manager - Industrial Coatings

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control

Penington Painting Company is a coatings contractor specializing in industrial and commercial coatings. We are responsible for coating preparation and application, such as Chemical Resistant Coatings (CRCs), on any required substrate (floors, walls, ceilings, and more) to meet the desired function of each project. Our mission is to provide a service that is Safe, High Quality, and Productive, in that order. We are a family-owned company that prides itself on hiring and maintaining the highest quality team members. We are currently seeking a Quality Control team member to join our team.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) after one year
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off after one year
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Time Pay

• Salary: $70,000 + depending on experience

About the role: You will make sure our coatings work meets specification and PPC's quality standards, from surface preparation through final coat, through inspection, documentation, and close coordination with the field and project teams.

Key responsibilities:

Inspection

• Verify surface preparation meets specification and AMPP (SSPC) standards before coating.
• Measure and document dry film thickness (DFT) and confirm it meets specification.
• Monitor and record environmental conditions (dew point, ambient and surface temperature, relative humidity) within the application window.
• Confirm coating systems are applied per Sherwin-Williams product data sheets (coats, mil thickness, recoat windows).
• Coordinate mockups and test panels for owner and architect approval.

Planning and documentation

• Develop and maintain Quality Control Plans, including inspection and hold points, with the project team.
• Track punch items, rework, and non-conformances through to resolution.
• Maintain QC documentation: daily reports, dated photos, and closeout QC records.

Team and safety

• Participate in jobsite safety, including safety meetings and walks, and support the Safety Manager where QC and safety overlap.
• Collaborate with the project and production teams to keep quality on track.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and standards-driven, with strong documentation habits, solid communication, and the credibility to work directly with foremen and crews in the field.

Experience:

• Coatings or industrial construction QC experience: 3+ years (preferred)