R&D- Technician I

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a part-time lab/production associate to support powder coatings operations. You will assist with experiments, tint colors, document formulations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

This is a temporary, 5% travel position with supervision and routine reporting. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, chemistry and math knowledge, and experience with powder coatings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Chemistry and math knowledge required.
• Must be able to tint colors for powder coatings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and design the execution of experiments, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Comply with test methods according to set standards.
• Document all formulation processes.
• Function with sustained supervision and write simple reports, outlining procedures used and the results obtained.
• Complete proper forms and documents when necessary.
• Attend quality, safety, technical meetings and seminars as necessary.
• Comply with all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate with internal as well as external customers.
• Manage work in accordance with timeline goals.
• Always adhere to company safety and quality standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Organize work to use time efficiently.
• Seek assistance on priorities for scheduling work.
• Verbally communicate routine information to supervisors and others on platform.
• Recognize routine requirements and select proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems.
• Possesses basic ability to analyze data.
• Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by supervisor or others.
• Operates basic equipment.
• May assist with more complex operations or tasks.
• Uses computing tools to capture and record data

Skills

Color tinting

Data analysis

Math knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Job description

• Contribute to and design the execution of experiments, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Comply with test methods according to set standards.
• Document all formulation processes.
• Function with sustained supervision and write simple reports, outlining procedures used and the results obtained.
• Complete proper forms and documents when necessary.
• Attend quality, safety, technical meetings and seminars as necessary.
• Comply with all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate with internal as well as external customers.
• Manage work in accordance with timeline goals.
• Always adhere to company safety and quality standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Organize work to use time efficiently.
• Seek assistance on priorities for scheduling work.
• Verbally communicate routine information to supervisors and others on platform.
• Recognize routine requirements and select proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems.
• Possesses basic ability to analyze data.
• Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by supervisor or others.
• Operates basic equipment.
• May assist with more complex operations or tasks.
• Uses computing tools to capture and record data

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent of.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.
• Math knowledge
• Chemistry knowledge
• Powder coatings experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree
• One (1) year of experience within a lab or manufacturing environment
• One (1) year of experience with powder coating equipment
• Application knowledge in powder coatings

This is a temporary, part-time position.

Travel Requirements: 5%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.