Technician - Color Design 2nd Shift

LG Chem • Ravenna, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TECHNICIAN – COLOR DESIGN

2nd Shift Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM

Position includes a $2.00 per hour 2nd Shift Premium

“We connect science to life for a better future.”

LG Chem endeavors to become a ‘Global Top 5 Chemical Company’ with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem contributes to industrial development with various petrochemical products of world-class quality. In the petrochemicals business, the company has built a vertically integrated system from basic raw materials (the upstream) such as ethylene and propylene to the downstream products such as PE, ABS, Acrylic Acid and Synthetic R Rubber. The petrochemicals business is LG Chem's core business area with world-class productivity and cost competitiveness. 

LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc. opened its ABS Compounding Facility in Ravenna, Ohio in February 2024. The ABS Compounding Facility began operations in early April 2024. 

We are actively searching for new associates to join our team in Ravenna, Ohio to play an active and important role in supporting production in the ABS Compounding Facility!  

Basic Function:

The color design technician conducts color development and color test according to work standards, quality and safety regulations for a given prescription. Position reports to the Color Design Lab Supervisor.

Requirements

• Color perception ability.
• Basic color knowledge.
• Ability to operate compounding machinery such as extruder, injection molding machine, spectrophotometer, etc.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Ability to learn the use of all lab equipment and system needed to perform daily tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power point) and a capability to learn basic systems such as ERP, QMS.
• Positive attitude, reliability and good communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• At least 3 years of Color Design related experience; 1+ years compounding process experience preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to be on your feet all day and to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Color perception ability (Not color blindness and color weakness)
• Use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or computer.
• Periodically move up and down stairs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years compounding process experience

Responsibilities

• Performing test that related to colorant and its quality using equipment.(Extruder, Injection molding machine, Spectrophotometer, etc)
• Conduct the color development according to the prescription given by the engineer
• Record history of developed colors, color prescription and color data.
• Perform data processing using measuring equipment and PC.
• Accurately tests, analyzes, and report sample results
• Communicate and review status with engineer.
• Perform startups and shutdowns of equipment as needed
• Supply and demand management of raw materials.
• Following development schedule (daily).
• Observe and read instruments, gages and dials to determine operating conditions.
• Set up and operates a machine following established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirement.
• Performing maintenance/management tasks for the equipment.
• Ensuring that products adhere to quality standards.
• Safely handle/use chemicals and waste. Potentially including hazardous materials. Read, understand, and maintain material safety data sheets.
• Trying to improve process efficiency.
• Measure, weight, and count products and materials.
• Adheres to all safety and quality procedures/regulations.
• Maintain a clean work space, General cleaning of work areas.
• Must uphold the Jeong-Do Management(Code of ethics).
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision - Benefit eligibility begins on your first day of employment!
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement plans with generous employer match
• Vacation, Holidays, and Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED