• Paint Chemical Quality Assurance Inspector

    KTA-Tator, Inc. (Newark, NJ)


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    KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. Five business units comprise the $40 million enterprise offering a broad range of coatings, steel, concrete fabrication and building envelope inspection, evaluation, and testing services in nearly every market and industry.

     

    KTA is recruiting an experienced Part-Time Paint/Chemical Quality Assurance Inspector in the New York City area to perform QA inspections at paint and chemical manufacturing and distribution locations. This includes production quality, witnessing tests, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. Most inspections are within 50 miles of New York City, but occasional travel will be required. This role is part-time, 30 hours weekly with a comprehensive benefits package offered including health, dental vision, paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, as well as retirement plans.

    Key responsibilities:

    + Scheduling and conducting inspections within 5 business days of request;

    + Witnessing manufacturing processes, quality control testing, and material transfers;

    + Verifying batch quantities and packaging;

    + Coordinating sampling and shipment of materials to laboratories;

    + Documenting inspections clearly and accurately; and

    + Communicating findings to KTA and the client’s Inspection Coordinators

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in inspection and/or testing of paints, fuels, lubricants, greases, antifreeze, biofuels, and industrial cleaning agents.

    + Familiarity with ASTM standards and other relevant physical/chemical test methods and lab equipment.

    + Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

    + Strong communication and organizational skills.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

    Physical Requirements:

    + Close, color, distance, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus;

    + Ability to travel and ability to work outside (including inclement weather);

    + Manual dexterity (to handle small objects, instruments, and gages), as well as the ability to safely lift 25 pounds, wear a respirator, and detect smells.

     

    Salary Range: $30-35/hour. Hourly rate is based on experience and qualifications.

     

    Drug testing and a criminal background and motor vehicle check will be conducted.

     

    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

     

    We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh! We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership. We offer a casual, friendly workplace, where employee owners are treated with dignity and respect and are valued for their contributions.  KTA seeks diversity, inclusivity, and equality, and employee owners are expected to uphold and exemplify our core values of passion, professionalism, hardworking and honesty. With employee owner inspired values, we are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful.  We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long-lasting business relationships.  We provide the training and support to take your career to a new and exciting level.  At KTA you will work with, learn from and be given the opportunity to become the best in the industry.