Silicone and Concrete Chemist

Crafco•Phoenix, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Crafco, Inc. is seeking a Silicone and Concrete Chemist at our new office in Phoenix, AZ. The Silicone and Concrete Chemist is responsible for specification conformance of silicone products, formula maintenance, quality control monitoring, alternate raw material approval, agency approvals, technical support and manufacturing processes for the silicone sealants area. The Silicone and Concrete Chemist will support technical areas of concrete related product lines for Crafco. The Silicone and Concrete Chemist must understand silicone chemistry and concrete chemistry, applicable specifications, the manufacturing process and have effective communication and computer skills. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including; Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Holiday, Personal & Sick Pay, Maternity Leave and more. Specific Duties: Follow company personnel and safety policies. Encourage good employee relationships both within the department and with other departments. Promote and inspire employees to support Crafco Vision, Values, and Mission Statements. Know the formulas and why they are the way they are. Approve alternate raw materials for necessity, cost or performance reasons. Keep up to date on agency specifications. Assist in design and development of packaging materials and processes for products if needed. Assist in other concrete formulation work where necessary and assigned. Partner with sales and production to answer questions and make recommendations on product specifications, properties, performance, use, applicability etc. Monitor daily data inputs and follow using statistics for conformance and trends. Adjust formulas as needed to maintain conformance with specifications based on technically sound decisions. Oversee raw materials quality. Maintain agency approvals, update option codes and sample for approvals, as necessary. Understand manufacturing process, develop manufacturing instructions and procedures at the production plant, investigate NCRs with production. Report on products, quality and safety in meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related technical field Minimum 3+ years related work experience Strong computer literacy - working knowledge of MS Office Suite of applications, SAP, Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs. or more with assistance, standing or sitting for long periods of time in labs and manufacturing environments About Crafco, Inc.: Crafco, Inc. has delivered confidence through innovation, quality, and value to our customers since 1976. Crafco is the world's leading manufacturer in quantity and diversity of packaged pavement preservation products and equipment. As a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc. our core values consist of Empowered Service, Selfless Leadership, Purposeful Growth, and Respectful Relationships, which provide an excellent work environment for future growth. Learn more about Crafco and Ergon by visiting: www.crafco.com https://ergon.com/sustainability Contact us to see if you can be a part of our TEAM. Crafco, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 3+ years related work experience
Strong computer literacy - working knowledge of MS Office Suite of applications, SAP
Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs. or more with assistance, standing or sitting for long periods of time in labs and manufacturing environments
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license.
Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Responsibilities

Follow company personnel and safety policies.
Encourage good employee relationships both within the department and with other departments.
Promote and inspire employees to support Crafco Vision, Values, and Mission Statements.
Know the formulas and why they are the way they are.
Approve alternate raw materials for necessity, cost or performance reasons.
Keep up to date on agency specifications.
Assist in design and development of packaging materials and processes for products if needed.
Assist in other concrete formulation work where necessary and assigned.
Partner with sales and production to answer questions and make recommendations on product specifications, properties, performance, use, applicability etc.
Monitor daily data inputs and follow using statistics for conformance and trends.
Adjust formulas as needed to maintain conformance with specifications based on technically sound decisions.
Oversee raw materials quality.
Maintain agency approvals, update option codes and sample for approvals, as necessary.
Understand manufacturing process, develop manufacturing instructions and procedures at the production plant, investigate NCRs with production.
Report on products, quality and safety in meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.