Colormatch Lab Tech Associate at Sun Chemical Corporation – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Colormatch Lab Tech Associate

Philadelphia, PA, US, 19132
Primary Location: Philadelphia
Location:

Philadelphia, PA, US, 19132

Remote or On-Site: On-Site
Req ID #: 6192
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Color Match Lab Associate is responsible for providing color matches and color proof support to our customers; as well as providing color support for national projects. Apply color theory and digital color principles using various lab equipment, SAP, Outlook, Excel, and color software/hardware to yield proficient color matching and proofing to meet customer requests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Create and reproduce high-quality Color Match and proofs for all incoming requests for supporting geographical region and national new business projects.

Format and create customer presentations in accordance to established strict specification tolerances.

Create standard color proofs that comply with customers and internal specifications, using various proofing equipment across multiple applications, color software/hardware, color data transmission and submits proof results.

Provide accurate formulae for both local and feeder sites in a digital shared file.

Accurate real time accounting of and reporting of color match data through designated software.

Complete and accurate data entry reporting of all project activities daily through designated software.

Use appropriate colorants, finished ink systems, additives, special effect metallic, pearlescent, optical brighteners, vehicles and extenders to formulate.

Use of various substrates for color matching and proofs.

Maintains lab and equipment of the highest standards for a clean working environment.

Performs calibration of all lab equipment according to frequency schedule.

Data entry of project in appropriate file location either physical, electronic or both.

Identifies need for ordering equipment and supplies for the Color Match Lab through an approval process.

Works with Lead and/or Manager to determine project priorities.

Adheres to all safety rules and regulations according to quality and safety policies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree, technical trade school preferred or minimum of 1-3 years lab experience.

Prior color matching or color theory a plus.

Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.#ID23