2nd Shift Color Dispensing Technician in Cleveland, Ohio at DORN COLOR LLC

COLOR DISPENSING TECHNICIAN

JOB DIMENSIONS
• Dorn Color is a leader in the Color Card and Sampling market. We pride ourselves on being the best in the industry on color matching to exact specifications dictated by our customers. Color is our core competency at the centre of what we do. Having been in business since 1926 we pride ourselves on delivering high quality sampling collateral that help our customers exceed their sales objectives and help differentiate from their competition. Dorn Color is a wholly owned subsidiary of Signum LLC and offers opportunities for growth across both businesses.
ACTIVITIES

• Responsible for producing accurate Color Batches that can be easily matched in order to expedite the Customer’s job.
• Responsible for cost containment by using the correct materials for Color Batching and keeping scrap lacquer at a minimum level.
• Operate the Color Dispensing Machine efficiently and weigh lacquer using digital scales to produce Color batches.
• Make masstone and letdown samples for calibrating the pigment files.
• Produce drawdown after Color is batched.
• Run mixer for blending pigments with lacquer to create Color bases for matching inventory.
• Properly store and handle all Color Batching equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Keep the Color Manager well informed of problems encountered in the Color Batching process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. Replenish supplies and materials.
• Follow all work instructions and procedures for the Color Department.
• Responsible for performing any duties which would enhance the overall efficiency of the department and company.
• Responsible for properly handling, storing, and following procedures associated with hazardous material/waste and complying with EPA and OSHA standards. Keep hazardous waste container closed, except when adding waste. Label hazardous waste
containers and ensure labels have been correctly dated
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
• This position is at Dorn Color plant location on Berea Road off West 114th Street in Cleveland
• The job reports to the Color Manager
• This is for either 2nd shift, or 3rd shift
• 2nd or 3rd shift carries a shift differential as part of its hourly pay package.
• Plant environment, climate controlled in the Color Lab
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Be able to meet the key KPI’s for all Color Batching functions
• All work must be done with the utmost safety in mind.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Quickly assimilate and retain knowledge
• Accuracy and Efficiency
• Basic math skills
• Good communication and reading skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good color eye
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Dependability
• Experience in a production-oriented environment
• Able to work around chemicals and solvents