Junior Application Technician - Coatings

Junior Application Technician - Performance Coatings

Job Description

Stahl is the global leader in specialty coatings for flexible materials. Our solutions are the invisible force behind the everyday materials used in countless industries – from automotive and apparel to luxury goods, footwear, packaging and home furnishings.

We are a company that creates great consumer experiences. And when people touch our products, we touch their lives – this is the impact we make each and every day.

• Prepare application formulations and apply on customer supplied substrates.
• Application of formulated coatings to be performed at lab or pilot scale by spray, gravure, dip/nip, pad bath or similar methods.
• Test customer requirements of finished parts for physical properties, color/aesthetics and flammability.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team locally, nationally and globally to support and promote development of Stahl chemistry and capabilities.
• Present and share findings with Technical Sales, Customer, internal R&D and Applications team.
• Organize and record all pertinent testing information in the laboratory project files as references for future use, and maintain all documents, prints or items generated from projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area and laboratory space assigned.
• Support customer trials at our Center of Excellence for North American automotive customers; customer interaction and a professional presentation is expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be eligible to work in the US (Required).

Position is intended for an individual actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Textile Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related sciences.

Hands‑on experience including formulation of specialty coatings, color matching, plant processing procedures, quality control test procedures or technical service is preferred.

Effective communication skills are required.

Ability to do basic math and write legibly.

Basic computer skills are required.

SAP experience preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may require periods of long standing, lifting of up to 50 lbs on an intermittent basis, and some mechanical ability to adjust application equipment.

Job Type: Full‑time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Apex, NC 27502 (Required)

Joining Stahl means becoming part of a talented, diverse community of nearly 2,000 professionals. Around the world, our people are the driving force behind our three core business lines – Performance Coatings, Leather Finishing and Packaging Coatings – and our 15 production sites, 35 application laboratories, and network of sales offices in 23 countries.

Their innovation, hard work and dedication have made Stahl the world leader in specialty coatings for flexible materials. Our products protect what is precious to people, enhancing the consumer experience and adding value to the materials used in countless industries – from automotive and apparel to luxury goods, footwear, packaging and home furnishings.

As the invisible force behind everyday material, Stahl products are touched by people every day. And when people touch our products, we touch their lives. That's why Stahl colleagues around the world are driven by a shared purpose:
Touching lives, for a better world.

We are guided by our ESG Roadmap, which sets out our sustainability ambitions for 2030 and beyond. These include firm emission‑reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and our commitment to working with our value chain partners to create a better world for future generations.

Information at a Glance:
Apply now. Job Alerts Link. Final date to receive applications: 3/15/2026. Job Function:
Performance Coatings. Job Category:
Performance Coatings. Department:
Performance Coatings – lab support.

Job Location:

USA – Apex.