FULL-TIME POSITION: DAY POSITION:

DAY ONE BENEFITS: (including Health, Dental, Vision:)
Paid Retirement: (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401K :Retirement Option
Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability :(13 weeks)
Paid Time Off Paid Holidays: (9):
Paid Life Insurance Policy: up to $50,000:
True Identity Protection: (ID Watchdog) Employee Sponsored:
Best Places to Work Award: (Employer of Distinction):

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pilot-scale projects focused on developing new polymer-coated products, innovative coating technologies, and improvements to existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Develop new production methods to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical reports, and safety materials.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and communicate experimental data and project outcomes effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work independently under the guidance of a group leader to design and execute product development programs.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and identifying process improvements.
• Demonstrate proficiency with manufacturing equipment, process design, and operational functionality.
• Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word to plan experiments, manage data, and summarize results.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the pilot scale facility and full-scale plant operating procedures.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry preferred.
• Other technical degrees will be considered, including mechanical engineering and physics.

Work Experience:

• 1–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience with polyurethanes is highly preferred.
• Industrial experience in a chemical manufacturing or production environment is strongly preferred.
• Backgrounds in polymer chemistry, plant operations, and data analysis are desirable.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage projects effectively.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on maximizing productivity and efficiency.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance across a range of coating and materials applications.
• Communicates clearly and regularly with management to develop experimental plans, present results, and recommend next steps.
• Experienced in establishing, documenting, and maintaining standards for products, processes, and procedures.
• Proactive in anticipating customer needs and delivering solutions that meet or exceed expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The use of a computer and phone – Must be able to see, type, write, finger, grasp, and sit; must be able to use a mobile phone.
• Communicating with internal and external customers – must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend.
• Mobility of arms – Must be able to reach and use arms to manipulate small objects.
• Mobility inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machines, and supplies – must be able to move about the office space, stand for extended period of time, reach, bend, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Physically fit for work primarily in a pilot plant and manufacturing plant environment, which includes long periods of standing, moving, and carrying or lifting up to 30 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

• Lead pilot-scale projects focused on developing new polymer-coated products, innovative coating technologies, and improvements to existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Develop new production methods to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical reports, and safety materials.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and communicate experimental data and project outcomes effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work independently under the guidance of a group leader to design and execute product development programs.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and identifying process improvements.
• Demonstrate proficiency with manufacturing equipment, process design, and operational functionality.
• Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word to plan experiments, manage data, and summarize results.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the pilot scale facility and full-scale plant operating procedures