R&D- Technician I

Sherwin-Williams•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, part-time position. At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible. At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ [http://www.myswbenefits.com/]. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Requirements

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-1), etc.)
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent of.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
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.
Math knowledge
Chemistry knowledge
Powder coatings experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
One (1) year of experience within a lab or manufacturing environment
One (1) year of experience with powder coating equipment
Application knowledge in powder coatings

Responsibilities

Contribute to and design the execution of experiments, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Comply with test methods according to set standards.
Document all formulation processes.
Function with sustained supervision and write simple reports, outlining procedures used and the results obtained.
Complete proper forms and documents when necessary.
Attend quality, safety, technical meetings and seminars as necessary.
Comply with all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area.
Communicate with internal as well as external customers.
Manage work in accordance with timeline goals.
Always adhere to company safety and quality standards.
Additional duties as assigned.
Organize work to use time efficiently.
Seek assistance on priorities for scheduling work.
Verbally communicate routine information to supervisors and others on platform.
Recognize routine requirements and select proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems.
Possesses basic ability to analyze data.
Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by supervisor or others.
Operates basic equipment.
May assist with more complex operations or tasks.
Uses computing tools to capture and record data