Color Matcher

Location: Multiple sites across enterprise

Department: Color Lab

Reports To: Color Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager

Job Purpose:

To quickly and efficiently match and formulate new colors consistent with work order requirements and lowest possible cost with the objective of satisfying all requirements of both internal and external customers. To support manufacturing with color testing and formulation for pre-QC and manufacturing color corrections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and complete work orders to meet lab on-time delivery objectives and conformance to work order requirements.
• Develop and review formulations to be entered into formulation databases.
• Create exhibits displays and paperwork as needed.
• Assist QC and/or MFG with off-colors in production.
• Learn and is familiar with MCL formulation guidelines color matching software color theory color curves.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of colorants and their use in formulations.
• Expertise in designing new products according to specifications.
• Expertise in problem solving issues with color in manufacturing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have above average or better color perception based on Munsell Color Vision test.
• Must be able to calculate fractions and percentages and other mathematical operations.
• Must be able to operate lab scales compounding lines and specimen equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalency preferred.
• Six months of experience working with colorants in plastic or fiber and / or processing experience preferred.

Level 1 Expectations:

• Little to no experience (less than 6 months) and needs supervision.
• Be able to perform basic color matching functions.

Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintains a safe work environment at all times. Always wears required PPE.
• Attends safety communication meetings as required.
• Reports all near misses and incidents in a timely manner.
• Cleans work area daily.
• Prevents release of plastic to environment by supporting Operation Clean Sweep initiative.

Colored Product Development

• Reviews and completes work orders to meet lab on-time delivery objectives and conformance to work order requirements. Guidance required.
• Develops and reviews formulations to be entered into formulation databases. Guidance required.
• Communicates with internal and external customers as needed.
• Creates exhibits displays and paperwork as needed. Guidance required.

Product Quality and Consulting

• Assists QC and/or MFG with off-colors in production. Guidance required.
• Communicates with internal customers as needed.

Technical Training and Personal Development

• Completes performance review paperwork as needed.
• Learns and is familiar with MCL formulation guidelines color matching software color theory color curves.
• Participates in group/technical meetings that relate to color matching.

New Color Process Development

• Prepares specimens for use in color computer libraries. Guidance required.
• Loads primary libraries in color computer. Guidance required.

Problem Resolution

• Assists with equipment failures and maintenance.
• Assists with customer complaint resolution.

Misc

• Completes other tasks as required.
• Improves computer skills through continuous learning.

Level 2 Expectations:

• All of Level 1 expectations and requirements.
• Three years of experience working with colorants in plastic or fiber preferred.

Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintains a safe work environment at all times. Always wears required PPE.
• Attends safety communication meetings as required.
• Reports all near misses and incidents in a timely manner.
• Cleans work area daily.
• Prevents release of plastic to environment by supporting Operation Clean Sweep initiative.

Colored Product Development

• Reviews and completes work orders to meet lab on-time delivery objectives and conformance to work order requirements.
• Develops and reviews formulations to be entered into formulation databases.
• Consults with Technical Service Samples R&D Analytical Sales and Management to achieve successful and on-time completion of work orders.
• Communicates with internal and external customers as needed.
• Formulates for lowest cost manufacturablity and compliance with customer requirements.
• Creates exhibits displays and paperwork as needed. Guidance required.
• Improves efficiency by reducing the number of shots needed to complete a match.

Product Quality and Consulting

• Assists QC and/or MFG with off-colors in production.
• Analyzes and recommends actions to resolve product quality
• Communicates with internal customers as needed.

Technical Training and Personal Development

• Completes performance review paperwork as needed.
• Learns and is familiar with MCL formulation guidelines color matching software color theory color curves.
• Participates in group/technical meetings that relate to color matching.
• Attends industry training and events as required.

New Color Process Development

• Helps evaluate new technologies for color development and communication.
• Prepares specimens for use in color computer libraries.
• Loads primary libraries in color computer.

Problem Resolution

• Assists with equipment failures and maintenance.
• Assists with customer complaint resolution.
• Organizes and participates in kaizen events.

Misc

• Serves as back-up for incoming raw material evaluations.
• Completes other tasks as required.
• Improves computer skills through continuous learning.