Color Matcher - Paint & Coatings
Akzo Nobel

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

Responsible for color matching and tinting in all batches into QC. Evaluating if meets customer requriements while ensuing all safety procedure are followed. Ensure laboratory rules and procedure are followed by technicians by modeling expected behavior, communication with The Quality Control Supervisor. Calling out adjustments on batches, following Inspection plans and aligning with specific customer specifications

Following established procedures and guidelines, test and conduct routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product, using variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Must follow all established safety rules and proceduresanddemonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company's Code of Conduct
• Spray panels, service sprayguns with calibrations and maintenance.
• Read color on various digital tools, Smart Chart, X-Rite, etc
• Contribute improvements to standard operating procedures and quality control methods
• Maintain calibration test plans where needed
• Contribute to training curriculum
• Assist and help maintain Process Confirmations and follow up actions
• Help and identify potential causes of complaints, work on implementing actions from RCA
• Activitly utilize 8D, 5Why, and PGR tools to improve qualityandengaged in 5S activities
• Helps sustain and improve organization in work areas

Job Requirements

• 2-4 years of color matching experience, including metallic OEM and Tier 1 experience is preferred
• Microsoft Office skills required (Outlook, Word, Excel),Excel skill level intermediate to advanced,andSAP knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and reactions as it applies to production techniques
• Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close with or without corrective lenses
• Must be able to score a 32 or lower on a Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Color test
• Must have effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agentsandbe able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Operation and control- Ablity to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively
• Mathematics- Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, mulitplication, division, fractions and measurements
• Operation Monitoring- Abitlity to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment
• Problem solving and critical thinking acumen- noticing a problem and giving input on how to solve it or identify root cause

Competencies

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Acquiring Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: #LI-DNI

Nearest Major Market: Detroit

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