R&D- Color Matcher

The Color Matcher I is a hands-on lab technician supporting the development and testing of new powder coatings in Sherwin-Williamss North America General Industrial Business. The job is fast-paced you will work with a team of experts and you will learn quickly how to color match test and apply many different types of powder coatings.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Companys staff employees and business relationships.

Demonstrates knowledge of basic computer skills
Learn to use color match software
Learn to match new colors from standard panels mostly solid colors of low complexity
Understand the color/property relation product properties color and characteristics
Operate equipment such as extruders mills and spraying equipment
Uses analytical balances to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements
Demonstrates basic math skills
Executes color matches tests properties and reports data to group leader or Senior Colorist
Learns to manage time efficiently
Obtains priorities from Group Leader and Senior Colorist for scheduling
Documents formulations for lab work orders in Product Vision and forms designated by Group Leader
Learns and applies processes selected by GL and Senior Colorists to solve problems
Makes minor adjustments to formulas as quality checks indicate for color gloss texture appearance
Organizes work uses help from others
Performs ITMs according to set standards
Evaluates test results based on ITMs
Performs audits on equipment as needed
Complies with all safety regulations
Maintains a clean work area
Works toward meeting goals and timelines set forth by group leader
Maintain documentation as required
Maintain technical knowledge through training

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g. OPT CPT H1B EB-1etc.)
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent of.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Have at least one (1) year of work experience in color matching or painting.
Have at least one (1) year of work experience with powder coating equipment

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future including conversion to H-1B visa.