Industrial Paint Quality Control Inspector

Day-in-the-life

At 6:00 a.m., you step onto the floor in the Watseka, IL area, ready to be the last line of defense for product appearance and performance. With calibrated gauges and a sharp eye, you examine painted parts as they move from the paint line, confirming each one meets both company and customer expectations before it advances to the next stage.

What you'll do

• Scrutinize finishes for flaws like runs, drips, sags, light coverage, overspray, contamination, and any color inconsistencies.
• Measure and verify paint thickness, gloss, and adhesion using approved tools and test methods aligned to specifications.
• Make pass/fail calls so only parts that meet cosmetic and functional criteria move forward.
• Document inspection outcomes accurately, maintaining records and quality reports per company procedures.
• Flag and isolate nonconforming parts; promptly communicate issues to paint line operators, supervisors, and quality team members.
• Support routine calibration checks of inspection instruments and keep the inspection area clean and organized.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing defects and stabilizing paint quality.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Schedule and pay

• 1st shift, Monday–Friday
• Daily hours: 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Saturdays as scheduled; the Saturday plan is shared every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday hours when scheduled: 6:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
• Weekly pay
• $16.00 per hour
• Full-time

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

About us

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, inc. is hiring Quality Control Inspectors for the Watseka, IL area. Apply today for immediate consideration.