Junior Application Technician - Elastomer Coatings & Rubber to Substrates

Junior Application Technician - Elastomer Coatings & Rubber to Substrates Job Description Junior Application Technician - Elastomer Coatings & Rubber to Substrates

The Junior Application Technician supports the Performance Coatings business by preparing, applying, and testing elastomer coatings, adhesives, and bonding systems in the laboratory. This role assists Technical Sales, R&D, and Manufacturing by performing application work, maintaining lab documentation, and supporting customer‑focused technical projects.

This position is designed for an early‑career technical professional with an interest in coatings, adhesives, polymers, or materials science. The technician will develop hands‑on expertise in formulation evaluation, application techniques, and performance testing.

Some domestic travel may be required for training.

Stahl USA must be notified if reasonable accommodations are required to perform essential job functions. Efforts will be made to reasonably accommodate employees provided it does not cause undue hardship. Accommodations may include:

• Modifications to equipment or devices
• Making the work environment accessible to individuals with disabilities

Duties include the following; other responsibilities may be assigned by Management or Leadership.

• Prepare elastomer-based coating and adhesive samples under guidance from senior technical staff.
• Apply coatings using pad bath, knife‑over‑roll, gravure, or other application methods as required.
• Conduct physical, mechanical, and chemical performance testing on coated or bonded substrates.
• Assist with scaling up new or modified formulations into production when needed.
• Support Technical Service Request (TSR) projects by completing lab work and recording results accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain accurate project files, test records, documentation, and samples.
• Assist in troubleshooting customer application issues by preparing samples and performing directed testing.
• Collaborate with the Technical Service Group, Quality Control, and Production teams as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory work areas.
• Participate in team meetings and share observations or test results with Technical Sales and R&D.

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, or related field or relevant laboratory experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in laboratory work involving coatings, adhesives, polymers, elastomers, or related materials (internships included).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to follow established procedures and work under moderate supervision.

Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

Ability to perform basic calculations; must maintain clear and legible records.

• Basic computer proficiency required
• SAP experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

The physical demands described represent those necessary to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
This position may require extended periods of standing.

The work environment characteristics represent those encountered while performing essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
The employee must be able to work independently, multitask effectively, and function in a laboratory environment with moderate noise levels.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities or skills required.

Joining Stahl means becoming part of a talented, diverse community of nearly 2,000 talented 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.

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