QC Lab Tech

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

JOB TITLE:  QC Lab Technician                                               DEPARTMENT: Lab

LOCATION: Independence, KY                                                 REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Check and maintain the quality of raw materials and finished goods, before, during and after all productions; through spraying, evaluating and adjusting color formulations.  Work with CD Lab as required. Interact with production to clearly communicate test results, formula adjustments and corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to see, judge and evaluate minor color differences.
• Must have the ability to adjust color formulations to correct out of spec material.
• Pull, Spray and test incoming material from customers in a timely manner, to identify any possible defects.
• Create Formula sheets from a Master Standard to meet batch specific color targets.
• Perform a variety of daily tests that require swift judgment and interpretation of results.
• Review, complete and enter information into a variety of forms, logs and reports, detailing test results and shift summary.
• Meet and maintain all internal and external quality standards.
• Have the ability to explain in detail, the current status of each production during shift transitions.
• Perform internal and external audits and projects as requested.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• All mix sheets should reference Master Formula, Bulk Density and any special instructions.
• Using the current production schedule, multiple mix sheets should be prepared for each line and finalized in a timely manner with no waste.
• The foresight to recycle all fix mixes with final production.
• Consistently check the lines every ½ hour to identify any problems that may arise with current Q.C equipment
• The ability to follow the calibration schedule determined through ISO.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Lab Experience with Quality Control

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree
• Knowledge of powder paints, pigments or a history in color matching

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits,