Quality Control Color Shader: 1st Shift (6:30am - 3pm)

Hentzen is a unique company in today's world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen's recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers' unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow.

QUALITY CONTROL COLOR SHADER

1^st Shift (6:30am - 3pm)

The Quality Control Color Shader performs all operations required to adjust for wet properties as well as tint a wide variety of liquid coatings to formula specifications.

Successful candidates will have an acceptable score on the color matching and math tests.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Determine the type and amount of color and gloss additives required to match product to physical standards.
• Use a spectrophotometer (X-Rite) to obtain color values against stored standards and interpret results.
• Create test panels primarily by hand spraying and inspect panels visually for both color and appearance.
• Collaborate with chemists and supervisor in determining procedures and additives to use on out of spec products and update formulas for better color come off in future batches.
• Enter final quality results in data management program. Use historical data in database to tint and adjust batches.
• Perform QC lab technician responsibilities such as viscosity, solids, weight per gallon.
• Physically add tints, flatteners, and other additives directly to tanks.
• As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial and annual training on how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or the department supervisor.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred education level: Associate's or two-year college degree or equivalent
• Preferred experience level: Three or more years of experience in batch creation, wet testing, color matching, and paint characteristics in a manufacturing setting
• Preferred analytical skills: Understand and analyze performance metrics such as FRC (hits/batch), cycle time and on time delivery to drive QC process improvements
• Ability to manipulate QC data in Excel and Access databases
• Excellent color vision
• Excellent math skills including metric to standard conversions
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent team building and communications skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

The employee will normally be working in a well-ventilated, heated production area and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be required when performing certain production activities.

Please send resume to:

Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

6937 W. Mill Road

Milwaukee, WI 53218

or

APPLY ONLINE AT:

Hentzen Career Center

Women, minorities, Veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply

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Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

All candidates are subject to a post offer drug/alcohol testing, job related physical, and background check.