Quality Control Coordinator– Paint & Coatings (Must have paint experience.)

Location: Fontana, CA

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Reports To: Plant Manager

This position does not supervise anyone only the work of the technicians

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on **Quality Control Coordinator **to oversee daily quality control operations for manufactured paint products. This role will ensure products meet quality and customer standards, and perform testing and inspections. This is a working supervisor position and may require hands-on lab and bench work alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor Quality Control Lab procedures and processes.
Supervise QC technicians work and ensure compliance with established standards.
Review batch tickets, substrates, and applicable ASTM testing methods.
Perform and oversee product testing and inspections.
Maintain accurate testing, inspection, and retain-sample records.
Investigate customer quality complaints and conduct root cause analysis/CARs.
Maintain lab equipment and ensure proper calibration.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient QC laboratory.
Communicate quality issues and findings with the Plant Manager, Sales, and Field Technical Representatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree or AA in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field, and/or 5+ years of paint/coatings QC laboratory experience.
Experience with paint quality testing equipment, including Zahn cups, gloss meters, Tooke gauges, density cups, and similar instruments.
Experience with color measurement instruments/software such as BYK, Hunter, and Datacolor.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality programs.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a hands-on environment.

You should be proficient in:

Quality Inspection Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Quality Control Experience
ISO 9001 Certification Experience
color measurement instruments
laboratory