Hiring Event: Newport, DE

Newport, DE, US, 19804
Primary Location: Newport
Location:

Newport, DE, US, 19804

Remote or On-Site: On-Site
Req ID #: 6514
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

Open Interviews!
June 10th, 9am - 2pm EST
205 S. James St. Newport, DE 19804

Sun Chemical – Manufacturing & Production Operator Opportunities
Shifts/Hours -- 12 hour shifts (3/2/2/3 on 24/7 schedule)
Pay -- $26 - $28/hr.

Join the team at Sun Chemical in Newport, Delaware! We are hiring experienced manufacturing professionals for multiple production and operator roles supporting our chemical manufacturing and finishing operations. These positions play a critical role in safely producing high-quality products while maintaining efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities may include:

Operating and monitoring manufacturing and processing equipment

Following SOPs, batch instructions, and production schedules

Handling raw materials, chemicals, and finished products safely

Performing quality checks, documentation, and production reporting

Troubleshooting equipment and process issues

Supporting housekeeping, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives

Operating forklifts, hoists, and material handling equipment

Working collaboratively with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams

Qualified candidates typically have:

Manufacturing, chemical processing, machine operation, or production experience

Strong safety awareness and attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced industrial environments

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Experience with batch processing, PLC/DCS systems, or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus

Preferred backgrounds include:

Chemical manufacturing

Machine operation

Industrial production

Batch processing

Finishing or coating operations

Forklift or material handling experience

We are looking for reliable, team-oriented individuals who are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Sun Chemical – Electrical & Infrastructure Leadership Opportunities
Shifts/Hours -- Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm EST.
Pay -- $35 - $40/hr.

Join Sun Chemical in Newport, Delaware! We are seeking experienced industrial maintenance and operations leaders for Electrical Systems Lead and Infrastructure Supervisor opportunities supporting our manufacturing operations. These roles are critical to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations across production, utilities, electrical systems, and site infrastructure.

Responsibilities may include:

Leading and supporting electrical, instrumentation, maintenance, and infrastructure operations

Troubleshooting and improving industrial electrical, utility, and process control systems

Supervising maintenance personnel, electricians, technicians, contractors, and support teams

Supporting preventative maintenance, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects

Maintaining systems such as motors, VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation, boilers, compressed air, water, wastewater, fire protection, and electrical distribution

Coordinating maintenance schedules, outages, capital projects, and operational support activities

Reviewing schematics, P&IDs, electrical drawings, and technical documentation

Driving safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance initiatives

Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, engineering, EHS, and plant leadership teams

Qualified candidates typically have:

Experience in industrial manufacturing, utilities, maintenance, or chemical processing environments

Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities

Leadership or supervisory experience in plant operations or maintenance

Knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, PLCs, and industrial utilities

Experience with preventative maintenance and reliability programs

Strong communication, organizational, and team leadership skills

Preferred backgrounds include:

Chemical manufacturing

Industrial maintenance and reliability

Electrical and instrumentation systems

Utilities and infrastructure operations

Process manufacturing

CMMS/SAP systems

Continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

We are looking for safety-focused, hands-on leaders who can support operational reliability, team development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.