Quality Control Color Shader
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift, (10:00 AM - 6:30PM)
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we've mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Position Summary
The Quality Control Color Shader is responsible for performing all operations required to adjust wet properties and to tint a wide variety of liquid coatings in accordance with formula specifications.
Successful candidates must achieve acceptable scores on both the color matching and math assessments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Determine the type and quantity of colorants, gloss additives, and other modifiers required to match products to established physical standards.
- Operate a spectrophotometer (X-Rite) to obtain color measurements against stored standards and accurately interpret results.
- Prepare test panels, primarily through hand spraying, and visually evaluate panels for color accuracy and overall appearance.
- Collaborate with chemists and supervisors to determine corrective procedures and additives for out-of-specification products; update formulas to improve color accuracy in future batches.
- Enter final quality results into the data management system and utilize historical database data to tint and adjust production batches.
- Perform Quality Control laboratory testing, including viscosity, solids content, and weight per gallon measurements.
- Physically add tints, flatteners, and other additives directly to production tanks as required.
- Participate in housekeeping activities, including the proper disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. Initial and annual hazardous waste training is provided by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or department supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Preferred education level: Associate's or two-year college degree or equivalent.
- Preferred experience level: Three or more years of experience in batch creation, wet testing, color matching, and paint characteristics in a manufacturing setting.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate performance metrics such as FRC (hits per batch), cycle time, and on-time delivery to drive Quality Control process improvements.
- Proficient in manipulating and analyzing QC data using Microsoft Excel and Access databases.
- Excellent color vision with strong attention to visual detail and quality standards.
- Advanced mathematical skills, including accurate metric-to-standard unit conversions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP systems, and standard office equipment.
- Collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively in team-based environments.
- Demonstrated team-building strengths with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment.
- Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level.
- Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls
- May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas.
- Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Generous PTO policy
- 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
- Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
- Employee referral bonus program
- Monthly employee food trucks
- ...and much more!
At Hentzen, you'll find more than a job-you'll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you're ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.
Please send your resume to:
Hentzen Coatings, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
6937 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
or
APPLY ONLINE AT:
Hentzen Career Center
Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
www.hentzen.com
All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Hentzen Coatings
20 To 25 (USD) Hourly
401(k), profit sharing
Jan 08, 2026