Technician III
Akzo Nobel

Job Info

---

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

To execute and analyze output of practical experiments, in line with the department, R&D project and functional standards.

Key Activities

• Support chemists and scientists with tasks on multiple projects
• Know and observe company and location health and safety requirements
• Follow established practices. May develop new procedures based on input from others
• Apply practical understanding of basic scientific principles to analyze problems and recommends improvements
• Prepare, modify, and monitor small batches for purposes such as testing, prototype development and verification
• Prepare samples through methods such as hand or machine spray application, draw down, pour-out, and other methods as required
• Evaluate samples of paint and paint related materials for characteristics such as stability, durability, and physical or chemical properties
• Judge panels to identify characteristics and defects
• Able to train Technician I/II on normal working practices and basic procedures
• Maintain detailed technical records in the form of Laboratory Notebooks
• Provide summary reporting in memo and spreadsheet formats
• Maintain a well-stocked laboratory by taking inventory and monitoring raw material and product consumption
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• May participate in special teams such as Safety, Housekeeping, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and required

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Prefer 1-2 years related college education or a college degree from an unrelated field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to keep detailed technical records. Must be fluent in American English.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including proportions, percentages, fractions, and volumes. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Minimally able to perform common tasks utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and execute a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule formats. Ability to organize and present data in graphical and tabular formats.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to lift objects up to 40 pounds. The employee is regularly required to wear a variety of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, chemical resistant gloves, laboratory coat, and/or positive and negative pressure respirators.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

AkzoNobel is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Requisition ID: 15002

#li-dni

Nearest Major Market: Troy
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit

This job has expired.