Specialist-1st Shift

Socket.dev; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

401K matching

Eleven paid holidays

Paid time off

Health and welfare plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) seeks a laboratory technician to prepare paint samples, set up panels in a lab and support testing activities.

You will handle materials, maintain lab equipment and manage data using basic software, while following 5S, safety and compliance procedures. The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to learn and work with paints and chemicals using PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Typically 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Able to handle paints and chemicals with PPE.
• Willing to learn and improve.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and operate in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 1–30+ gallon paint samples and perform basic-to-advanced testing as skillset grows.
• Prepare panels in laboratory environment for testing, color or other evaluations.
• Stock materials and maintain equipment in laboratory to support productivity.
• Use computer software to manage experimental data and perform basic functions.
• Follow internal procedures regarding 5S, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Color vision

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and a annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare 1 – 30+ gallon paint samples and perform basic-to-advanced testing as skillset grows
• Prepare panels in laboratory environment to be used for testing, color or other evaluations
• Stock materials and maintain equipment in laboratory to support team productivity
• Utilize computer software programs to manage experimental data and complete basic job functions
• Follow internal procedures regarding 5S, safety, compliance, etc.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma required.
• Experience: Typically, 2+ years of applicable experience
• Able to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.
• Ability and desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Basic computer Skills, office/word/excel

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able and available to travel to meet company or customer objectives
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to wear a respirator/all necessary PPE – including being clean shaven for respirator use
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Maintains a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to see color via color test rating

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.