Lab Tech I - Colormatch

Sun Chemical Corporation • Philadelphia, PA

22h

About The Position

The Colormatch Lab Technician is responsible for providing color matches and color proof support to our customers; as well as provide color support for national projects.  Apply color theory and digital color principles using various lab equipment, SAP, Outlook, Excel, and color software/hardware to yield proficient color matching and proofing to meet customer request.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical trade school preferred or minimum 2 years ink industry technical experience.
• 2+ years prior color matching in multiple ink systems preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good organization skills: ability to prioritize.

Nice To Haves

• InPlant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and reproduce high-quality Color Match and proofs for all incoming requests for supporting geographical region and national new business projects.
• Format and create customer presentations in accordance to established strict specification tolerances.
• Performs standard color proofs to ensure compliance to customer and internal specifications, uses various proofing equipment across multiple applications, color software/hardware, color data transmission and submits proof results.
• Provide accurate formulae for both local and feeder sites in a digital shared file.
• Accurate real time accounting of and reporting of color match data through designated software.
• Complete and accurate data entry reporting of all project activities daily through designated software.
• Use appropriate colorants, finished ink systems, additives, special effect metallic, pearlescent, optical brighteners, vehicles and extenders.
• Use of various substrates for color matching and proofs.
• Maintains lab and equipment in the highest standards for a clean working environment.
• Performs calibration of all lab equipment according to frequency schedule.
• Data entry of project in appropriate file location either physical, electronic or both.
• Identifies need for ordering equipment and supplies for the Color Match Lab through an approval process.
• Works with Lead and/or Manager to determine project priorities.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations according to quality and safety policies.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees