Technician II

This Technician II position in Coil Coating R&D is responsible for a variety of activities related to matching new colors in a variety of coating systems, ensuring the performance of the new colors and preparing the new colors for manufacturing.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

•  Functions with supervision. 

•  Contributes to the execution of experiments, records observations.

•  Performs basic paint-formulation calculations, makes paint samples, applies paint samples, and understands and can accurately perform tests to customer/industry specifications.

-   Runs corrosion and color assessments and measurements

-   Enters data in spreadsheets and databases

•  Operates basic equipment.

-   Orders raw materials and supplies as needed.

•  Responsible for inputting data and technical documentation in lab book or database on a daily basis.

•  Writes basic reports outlining procedures used and results obtained.

•  Verbally communicates routine information to supervisor and others on team. 

•  Is receptive and attentive to instructions and handles details carefully. 

•  Organizes work to use time efficiently.

•  Communicates with internal customers.

•  Complies with and displays knowledge of all safety and security regulations and maintains a clean work area. Adheres to company safety standards at all times.

•  Additional duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

•   Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).

•   Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. 

•   Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers. 

•   Must have basic math skills.

•   Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication and data analysis. 

•   Familiarity with scientific principles, products and/or processes

•   Organizational skills

•   Accuracy and attention to detail

•   Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

•   Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in a paint laboratory
• Coatings lab equipment knowledge
• Coatings drawdown application knowledge
• Experience working with solvent-based and waterborne coatings
• Coatings lab equipment knowledge
• Coatings drawdown application knowledge