Job description

Prince, Ferro and Chromaflo are now part of the Vibrantz Technologies brand. Vibrantz is a leading global technology provider of color solutions, performance coatings and advanced materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life in a variety of industrial applications and consumer products.

Job Function

The Technical Lab Technician (TST) is a full-time, exempt position. The Technical Lab Technician works closely with the Technical Service Manager and Technical Service Representatives to assure developmental effectiveness in the completion of Color Match and Applications projects. support and works with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing as required to minimize issues during scale-up. In addition, this position will support alternative raw material initiatives with bench trials and physical testing for raw material evaluations and investigations into product quality related customer complaints. External Technical Service support can be required to assist in problem solving and color matching at a customer’s facility.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety rules and regulations, attends safety meetings and training. Also, reports injury/illness and/or environmental incidents.
• Performs on-site color match support for thermoset market segments as required.
• Develop and maintains current knowledge of pigment types & resins / chemistries and their applications.
• Develops a basic understanding of customer processes and raw materials. This is accomplished by customer visits and internal & external programs.
• Directs customer contact to obtain information critical to project success.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Thermoset product lines and processes.
• Develops proficiency in maintaining required record keeping including electronic lab book entries and report generation as required.
• Suggests improvements to the Technical Service Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices for assigned work area and all areas worked in.

Required Experience

• Associates Degree in Science or Engineering.
• Adequate color discrimination skills per Farnsworth – Munsell 100 – Hue Test (will be evaluated).
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Strong customer focus with a sense of urgency
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic to advanced MS Office skills: Excel and Word.
• Works well in a close Team environment.

Preferred Experience

• BA / BS Degree in Science or Engineering is preferred.
• Willing to continue education.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vibrantz Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,849.75 - $51,604.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashtabula, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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