Colorist - 3rd Shift

RTP Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company in Winona, Minnesota, seeks a Colorist to monitor and adjust production color using existing formulas and spectrophotometer software. This role requires operating extrusion and injection molding equipment to create color chips and ensuring colors meet customer specifications.

The 3rd shift runs 11pm–7am with potential overtime on weekends. Training occurs on 1st shift, and applicants must pass safety-related tests and read/write English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Passing RTP Company Color Test.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate new color formulations for plastic materials meeting customer specs.
• Monitor production color and correct deviations to match specs.
• Operate extrusion and injection molding equipment to create color chips.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and assist with overtime as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Overtime availability

Reading manuals & procedures

English reading/writing

Safety-conscious

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Color-related test completion

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Spectrophotometer software

Color measurement equipment

Twin and single screw extruders

Injection molding machines

Job description

Brief Description

The Colorist is responsible for monitoring and correcting production color utilizing existing formulas and spectrophotometer software.

Work Schedule

3rd shift 11pm to 7am with a Sunday night start. Potential for overtime including weekends, Saturday and or Sunday. Employees are assigned to an A/B rotating weekend schedule. Training will take place on 1st shift, 7am to 3pm.

Hourly Rate

$28.60/hour, including shift differential

Responsibilities

• Formulate new color formulations for plastic materials that meet the customers specification
• Monitor production color and make corrections to improve likeness to customer specifications
• Monitor color process and correct lab color samples utilizing existing samples
• Operate twin and single screw extruders, and injection molding machines to create color chips
• Maintains a clean working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Excellent attention to detail required
• Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production
• Read and follow manuals and procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Possess a positive attitude
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
• Willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold
• Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education And Experience

• Passing score on the RTP Company Color Test
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This position must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, respirators, face shield, hearing protection, Tyveksuit, gloves, etc. Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level may be possible. Proper personal safety equipment is to be used while performing this job as pointed out by plant safety procedures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock and non-hazardous chemical agents. Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.

Summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.