Quality Control Tech

Process Quality Control Technician

Compensation Range: $20.00 – $28.00 / hour

Location: Ravenna, OH

Industry: Polymer / Chemical Manufacturing

Schedule: Monday – FridayShift: Evening Shift (2:45 PM – 11:15 PM)Shift Differential: $2.00 / hour shift differential

Employment Structure: Contract-to-Hire

About the Opportunity - A globally recognized specialty chemical and advanced materials manufacturer is seeking a Process Quality Control Technician for their Ravenna, Ohio compounding facility. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a direct path to permanent employment with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. The facility operates in a fast-paced, quality-critical environment serving automotive and industrial markets.

What You'll Do

• Perform quality control inspections and measurements on compounded polymer products including color difference analysis, melt index testing, and foreign matter evaluation
• Manage lot and color deviation records; produce and store color chips by serial and lot number
• Operate QC lab equipment including color meters, melt indexers, injection molding machines, and related instrumentation
• Make product acceptance and rejection decisions based on established quality standards
• Maintain and clean QC room equipment; manage scrap and ensure lab area cleanliness
• Comply with and enforce ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards and OSHA safety policies
• Support production team with compounding, mixing, blending, and packaging activities as needed
• Document quality data accurately; maintain color chip and sheet storage and management systems

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of quality control experience in a polymer, plastics, or chemical manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands-on experience operating QC lab equipment (color meter, melt indexer, injection molding machine, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality system requirements preferred
• Experience managing color deviation, pigment recipes, or chromatic measurement data is a strong plus
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and remain on your feet throughout an 8-hour shift
• Strong color perception and eyesight required for accurate color chip evaluation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Solid math skills with the ability to troubleshoot, analyze data, and make independent quality decisions
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Why This Role Stands Out

• This is a contract-to-hire role with a direct path to a permanent position at a globally recognized manufacturer — complete with a $2/hour shift differential, full benefits upon conversion, and the opportunity to build technical QC expertise in a specialized polymer compounding environment.