What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Development Chemist - Wood Coatings position at Hentzen Coatings, Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
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.
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST –
WOOD COATINGS
1st Shift)
The Senior Development Chemist - Wood Coatings is responsible for the formulation of high-end, niche market wood and other industrial coatings, quality control of products in process, research and development of new products and colors, as well as improvement of existing products.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Develop new coatings technologies, formulate, and / or modify existing products.
- Conduct product maintenance projects on existing products and help resolve product issues associated with manufacturing, non-conforming materials, customer complaints, and distressed or obsolete inventory, as necessary.
- Manage day-to-day activities of direct reports, if applicable.
- Help coach, mentor and train new employees in daily activities and provide supervision for designated personnel such as lab technicians and junior chemists.
- Responsible for adherence to safety rules by all direct reports , promoting safe work practices, coaching and any necessary safety training required in addition to that provided by the corporate safety trainer. Also, is responsible for stopping and reporting any safety violations when observed throughout the facility.
- Provide progress updates on assigned projects through regular written and verbal technical reports to technical director, sales, technical service, and other functional groups, as necessary.
- Develop new test methods as necessary to accelerate the development and commercialization of new products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure success in product development and other corporate projects.
- Document and maintain records of experiments, results and conclusions in lab notebook and other appropriate data systems.
- Work independently on assigned projects in a deadline-oriented environment and collaborate with co-workers to provide and take directions on relevant projects.
- Reduce or rework distressed products on hand to reduce inventory.
- Occasional travel for training, customer line trials and support (~10%).
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
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 65 lbs.
Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be required when performing certain production activities.
Please send your resume to :
Hentzen Coatings, Inc.
Attn : Human Resources
6937 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
APPLY ONLINE AT :
Hentzen Career Center
Women, minorities, Veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply
HENTZEN COATINGS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
www.hentzen.com
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
All candidates are subject to a post offer pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
M-F : 1st Shift
