Lab Technician R&D

Overview

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Lab Technician - R&D.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 1st shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications). Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

We have extensive experience in custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

The Lab Technician R&D performs small production and lab sample batch-making tasks in the production of industrial coatings products to meet customer specifications in accordance with established Hentzen Coatings health, safety, and environmental procedures. Successful candidates must achieve acceptable scores on both the color matching and Math Assessments
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• Gathers raw materials, assembles batches, shades, and performs QC testing.
• Evaluates batches for conformance to specifications.
• Adjusts properties of individual batches within formulation guidelines.
• Performs testing related to product performance.
• Prepares customer samples and panels.
• May perform all aspects of liquid batches of 10 gallons or less, including dispersion, letdown, color matching, quality control, and filling.
• Maintains records of processes and results; documents actions taken in preparation of product.
• Records batch information on appropriate computer programs.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety standards; participates in housekeeping activities, including proper disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with Company Procedures and Regulatory Requirements
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• Initial and annual hazardous waste training is provided by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or department supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as Assigned
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• Preferred Education
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  Associate's degree or two-year college degree or equivalent.
• Experience
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  One to three years in a laboratory setting, preferably in coatings.
• Skills and Abilities
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  Working knowledge of basic algebra, percentages, and a variety of measuring and testing equipment (e.g., Karl Fischer, scales, grind gauge, KU viscometer).
• Additional
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  Advanced mathematical skills.

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.