Quality Control Technician The Quality Control Technician role is responsible for performing routine quality inspections, testing, and evaluations to ensure products meet Diamond Vogel's quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations. This role supports daily quality control operations through hands-on testing, documentation, and collaboration with production and other departments, helping ensure consistent product quality and compliance. Since 1926, Diamond Vogel's success and longevity have been attributed to our dedicated employees who develop, produce, and sell our outstanding paint and coatings. Our family-owned company has long prioritized a family-first atmosphere by ensuring a proper work-life balance for our employees and fostering a welcoming work environment. Diamond Vogel continues to focus on growth and expansion as it crosses the threshold of its second century of delivering quality coating solutions. Drive Safety and Compliance Excellence. Champion Diamond Vogel's purpose and values and inspire others to uphold company values. Follow Diamond Vogel safety policies and quality procedures to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Perform routine inspections and physical, visual, and analytical testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. Evaluate products against established quality specifications, standards, and tolerances. Accurately document inspection results, test data, and observations in ERP and quality systems. Visually evaluate, compare, and identify color variations to ensure products meet color standards. Learn and use color matching software and spectrophotometer systems to support accurate color measurement and evaluation. Identify quality concerns, deviations, or trends and promptly communicate findings to Quality Control leadership. Assist with investigations into quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints as needed. Support corrective and preventive actions by following updated procedures and quality standards. Collaborate with production, R&D, and quality team members to support smooth workflow and alignment with quality requirements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Calculate corrections for out of spec products with detailed documentation. All other duties as assigned.1–3 years of experience in quality control, manufacturing, laboratory, or production environment preferred. Experience in chemical, coatings, or related industry is a plus. Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures and specifications accurately. Good organizational skills with the ability to manage routine tasks and shifting priorities. Clear communication skills to report findings and collaborate with team members and leadership. Comfort using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn ERP, quality documentation systems, and other Quality software. Associate degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Strong visual color acuity with the ability to evaluate color differences; ability to learn and use color matching software and spectrophotometer systems.1st Shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm. We offer competitive wages and a complete benefits package, including health, dental, and vision; 401k with employer match; life & disability insurance; HSA (health savings account); PTO (paid time off); and more.
