Production Worker - Paint Quality Control

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker – Quality and Ink Matching

Job Description

This role focuses on assessing the quality of raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products to ensure they meet established standards. You will perform laboratory tests, support ink color matching for customer orders, and maintain accurate quality records and sample retains. Working closely with production and quality teams, you will help standardize manufactured products and contribute to a smooth, efficient manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Perform established assessment tests and evaluations on production batches to verify that materials and finished products meet quality specifications.
• Implement necessary corrections directly in production based on test results to ensure batches meet required standards.
• Create, organize, and maintain accurate and complete quality records, including both hard copy and computer files, as well as sample retain files.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent production situations, prioritizing tasks to support continuous operations.
• Refer exceptional, unprecedented, or atypical quality situations to the QC Shift Chemist for guidance and resolution.
• Participate in an active rework program for out-of-spec and rework materials, helping to minimize waste and recover usable product where possible.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the QC Shift Chemist to support quality and other departments as needed.
• Set up, operate, clean, adjust, and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments, and apply an understanding of their principles and practical functions.
• Interpret data obtained from laboratory equipment and instruments to make informed quality decisions.
• Develop and maintain a working understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures to support effective quality control.
• Stay current on changing requirements in test methods, evaluations, specifications, and special situations relevant to the products and processes.
• Work cooperatively with other groups and departments, particularly Manufacturing, to support production goals and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area, including regular cleaning and upkeep of equipment and instruments and proper waste disposal.
• Work the assigned shift schedule as discussed with management and reliably support daily production needs.
• Operate at all times within company guidelines, regulations, and policies, following all safety and environmental procedures.
• Match ink colors to specific customer orders using a computer program and hands-on mixing techniques, ensuring accurate color reproduction.
• Conduct quality control checks on samples from production to confirm that batches are correct and ready for release.
• Update computer software entries and database records for customer files to ensure accurate and current information.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall quality and production operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry and comfort working with computer-based systems.
• Ability to learn and use specialized software for ink color matching and quality data management.
• Strong attention to detail when performing tests, matching colors, and recording data.
• Ability to multitask and manage several activities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Capability to stand for periods of time during laboratory and production-related tasks, with the ability to use stools as needed.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and testing methods related to ink and production quality.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety guidelines, and company policies consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• SAP experience or familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.
• Experience with general production, testing, validation, or ink-related processes is beneficial.
• Comfort working with laboratory instruments, including setup, calibration, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining quality records, sample retains, and customer file databases.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and other departments.
• Adaptability to changing test methods, specifications, and production requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a laboratory and production setting. The organization provides hands-on training in ink color matching, quality control, and specialized software, allowing you to build a strong technical foundation and grow your career. You will work in an environment that emphasizes safety, clear procedures, and cooperation between departments, with support from experienced quality professionals. The role offers a stable daytime schedule and the opportunity to develop valuable skills in manufacturing quality and laboratory operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory and production support environment on a 1st shift schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. with a 45-minute lunch break. You will work with laboratory instruments, testing equipment, and computer systems, including specialized software for ink color matching and quality data management. The role involves periods of standing while performing tests and production checks, with stools available to support comfort as needed. The facility operates under defined safety and environmental guidelines, and you will be expected to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper waste disposal and regular equipment upkeep. You will have the opportunity to tour the lab, become familiar with the equipment and processes, and work closely with both quality and manufacturing teams in a structured production environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chino, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Chino,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.