20th October, 2026
Our client, a leading global paint manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician to join their team.
Reporting to the Quality Team, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet quality specifications through hands-on laboratory testing, color matching, and production-floor support. You will work closely with manufacturing teams to identify quality issues, make necessary batch adjustments, and maintain consistent product standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a practical, hands-on role that combines technical laboratory skills with direct involvement in manufacturing operations, all within a supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct routine quality control testing on raw materials, in-process batches, and finished paint products.
- Perform laboratory tests, including viscosity, density, pH, and gloss measurements.
- Adjust and color-match batches by calculating and recommending additions of solvents, pigments, and other additives to bring products within specification.
- Operate, set up, adjust, and verify laboratory equipment and instruments, including spectrometers.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, and retained production samples to ensure traceability.
- Investigate quality issues and deviations in collaboration with production and technical teams, supporting root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Assist with GMP inspections, internal audits, and compliance with quality standards and procedures.
- Contribute to the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and production-floor environment.
Skills & Experience - A degree in Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline, or at least two years of relevant experience in a manufacturing quality control environment.
- Experience in laboratory testing, ideally within paint, coatings, chemical, or manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of color matching, batch adjustments, and product testing would be highly advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Good documentation skills and an understanding of quality systems and compliance requirements.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production and technical teams.
- A proactive approach to identifying issues and maintaining high quality standards.
Benefits - Temp-to-perm role with a pathway to permanent employment
- Supportive team environment with growth and development opportunities
- Work for a respected, long-standing NZ-owned business
Apply Now If you are passionate about quality, enjoy hands-on laboratory work, and want to be part of a global manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply Click APPLY NOW or call Ri at Scitex Recruitment on 09 200 3126 for a confidential discussion.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
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