Color Specialist-3rd Shift

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.•Cleveland, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) is seeking a Color Specialist for the 3rd shift. We offer employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases, and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans, and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

Requirements

High school diploma required.
2+ years of applicable experience
Able to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.
Ability and desire to learn and improve.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Basic computer Skills, office/word/excel
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.
Able and available to travel to meet company or customer objectives
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to wear a respirator/all necessary PPE – including being clean shaven for respirator use
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
Maintains a strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.
Ability to see color via color test rating

Responsibilities

Prepare 1 – 30+ gallon paint samples and perform basic to advanced QC tests as skills grow
Spray panels in laboratory environment to be used for testing or color evaluation
Perform basic to advanced color evaluation by visual or various colorimeters as skill grows
Develop skills to make increasingly challenging color adjustments (from adjustment of existing formulations to development of new colors)
Stock materials and maintain equipment in laboratory to support team productivity
Support production with trial scale-up and basic problem resolution (i.e. STCAT/Pilot)
Interface with suppliers to stay in tune with market trends and opportunities
Utilize computer software programs to manage experimental data and complete basic job functions
Follow internal procedures regarding 5S, safety, compliance, etc.