Are you someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and ensuring processes perform at their best? We're looking for a Quality Technician with a focus on Chemistry to play a vital role in maintaining process chemistry, supporting production operations, and ensuring our customers receive a high-qualoty product everytime. 

The Quality Technician will report to 1st shift (Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm). The hourly rate of pay will be dependent on experience but ranging from $22.00 to $26.00.

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 80 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

What You'll Do:

- Monitor and maintain process chemistry in accordance with established control plans and operating requirements.

- Perform and document laboratory chemical testing and interpret results to ensure process stability.

- Execute chemical additions and process adjustments to maintain optimal tank performance and product quality.

- Maintain laboratory equipment, chemical storage areas, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition.

- Review customer specifications, quality standards, and finishing requirements to ensure accurate processing.

- Develop, select, and enter processing programs and work instructions within D365.

- Partner with production teams to troubleshoot process and quality concerns.

- Assists with the evaluation, testing, and disposition of nonconforming and rework material. 

- Support investigation and resolution customer quality concerns, including corrective action acitivites.

- Participate in customer meetings, conference calls, and plant visits as needed.

- Review and certify product documentation to ensure compliance with customer and company requirements.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process performance, and operational excellence.

What Makes You Successful:

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and solve problems. 

- Effecitve comunication and collaboration skills. 

- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Proficiency with computer systems and production-related software.

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1^stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits