Color Technology Specialist

Trinseo•Bristol, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation. A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. Overview (Scope of Role) The Color Technology Specialist performs all testing of incoming colorant raw materials, products made in production and intermediates for custom color production. Production of finished product for customer orders and samples. This is an onsite position in Bristol, PA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred, or time served relevant work experience
1-5+ years of experience in polymer processing
Basic knowledge of MS Office, including MS Access, SAP exp preferred
Understanding of color theory and measurements

Responsibilities

Development of color formulation to requests or sample submissions
Replace discontinued colorants
Testing for possible improvement and cost savings
Production of small orders
Operation of 3 extruders, 2 injection molders and a compression press
Support customer sample chip program
Testing of raw materials and finished goods; measure chips vs standard and record results
Maintain raw material testing data and report internally and to suppliers
SAP entry of QC Data and maintenance work orders
Testing Letdowns (KR and concentrates) ; archiving retains of same
Maintain and report non-conformances
Maintain and prepare assigned equipment and standards to ensure accurate and precise analytical
Provide technical support for color adjustments in Production.
Maintains equipment, instruments and housekeeping in a safe
Supports safety programs by completing observations and Hazard IDs
Supports Loss Control policy, TIMS, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 management
Ability to handle 300 lb drums
Ability to climb ladder steps
Any other reasonable duties as assigned.