Color Matcher

Techmer Career•Dalton, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions. We are currently seeking a Color Matcher for our Dalton, GA location. Pay is $27/hour and up depending on experience. This will be a first shift position, (Monday - Friday 7 a.m. -4:30 p.m.).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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.
Communicates with internal and external customers as needed.
Prepares specimens for use in color computer libraries.
Loads primary libraries in color computer.
Assists with equipment failures and maintenance.
Assists with customer complaint resolution.
Completes other tasks as required.
Improves computer skills through continuous learning.
Consults with Technical Service, Samples, R&D, Analytical, Sales, and Management to achieve successful and on-time completion of work orders.
Formulates for lowest cost, manufacturability, and compliance with customer requirements.
Improves efficiency by reducing the number of shots needed to complete a match.
Analyzes and recommends actions to resolve product quality.
Helps evaluate new technologies for color development and communication.
Organizes and participates in kaizen events.
Serves as back-up for incoming raw material evaluations.