QA Technician I - 2nd shift at Golden Artist Colors Inc – New Berlin, New York

Do you want to work for a World Class Artist Materials Manufacturer?

Leave “corporate” behind and unlock your passion for ingenuity in a mission-based, creative culture where doing well and doing good are one and the same. Golden Artist Colors is a world-class art materials manufacturer bridging creative communities and inspiring global change through the arts. We do this by building our world-class brands of professional artist paints and by supporting the arts with partners who share our values and mission.

Who are we?

Golden Artist Colors is a manufacturer of art materials revered by professional and aspiring artists across the globe. Employee-owned and based in Central NY, the company’s mission is to grow a sustainable company dedicated to creating and sharing the most imaginative and innovative tools of color, line, and texture for inspiring those who turn their vision into reality. We prize the opportunity to support community engagement by employing the best employees dedicated to safety, quality, and long-term service.

Our portfolio includes the well-established GOLDEN Artist Acrylics brand, which has set the standard for professional quality acrylic paints since 1980. We maintain the Williamsburg Artist Oils brand, which was acquired in 2010. QoR Artist Watercolors were created by GOLDEN in 2014, and most recently PanPastel Artist Pastels and Sofft Tools were acquired by GOLDEN in 2022. Our portfolio also includes Golden Paintworks, a division focused on specialty architectural products.

Golden Artist Colors is seeking a:

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Position Title: Quality Assurance Tech. I - 2nd shift*

Department: Lab

Supervisor: QA Supervisor

Location: New Berlin

*2nd shift works Monday - Thursday 3:15PM to 1:45AM

Responsibilities:

• Test and monitor physical samples / materials in accordance to quality standards to assure compliance. These include raw materials, batches in process, and finished goods.
• Document and communicate product status, maintain documentation systems and ensure quality control area is operating in the most efficient manner.
• Partner with paint making to facilitate the production of quality products.

Requirements:

Education Required:

High School diploma (or equiv.) with additional computer experience.

Experience Desired:

How much:

1-3 years

Type experience:

R&D, QA or paint manufacturing environment.

Summary of Essential Physical Demands:

1. Frequent standing, sitting.
2. Occasional lifting of 65lbs to chest level, any 100 lbs lifts will be performed only with assistance from either another employee or by mechanical means.,
3. Frequent lifting of 50 lbs
4. Occasional climbing and balancing, stoop, crouch, kneel.
5. Must be able to wear PPE including respirator, hearing protection, protective clothing.
6. Must have visual acuity within normal range for color.

Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer match
• No-cost Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Quarterly bonus for the purpose of distributing to employees a share of profits as additional remuneration over and above regular wages or salaries.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Employee Discount on Product
• Employee assistance program
• Referral Bonus program
  
  

EEO: Golden Artist Colors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.