at Sun Chemical Corp in St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Title:Lab Tech I: Colormatch
Location:St. Charles, IL
Shift:1st Shift: Monday-Friday
Job Overview:Responsible for providing color match and color proof support to our customers;as well as provide color support for national projects.Apply color theory and digital colorprinciples usingvariouslabequipment, SAP,Outlook,Excel, and colorsoftware/hardwaretoyieldproficientcolor matching andproofingto meet customer request.
Essential Job Functions:
Create and reproduce high-quality Color Match and proofs for all incoming requests for supporting geographical region and nationalnew business projects.
Format and create customer presentations in accordance to established strict specification tolerances.
Performs standard color proofs to ensure compliance to customer and internal specifications, uses various proofing equipment across multiple applications, color software/hardware, color data transmission and submits proof results.
Provide accurate formulae for both local and feeder sites in a digital shared file.
Accurate real time accounting of and reporting of color match data through designated software.
Complete and accurate data entry reporting of all project activities daily through designated software.
Use appropriate colorants, finished ink systems, additives, special effect metallic, pearlescent, optical brighteners, vehicles and extenders.
Use of various substrates for color matching and proofs.
Maintains lab and equipment in the highest standards for a clean working environment.
Performs calibration of all lab equipment according to frequency schedule.
Data entry of project in appropriate file location either physical, electronic or both.
Identifies need for ordering equipment and supplies for the Color Match Labthrough an approval process.
Works with Lead and/or Manager to determine project priorities.
Adheres to all safety rules and regulations according to quality and safety policies.
Assist with Dept. Leader responsibilities in the event Leaderis absent.
Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree, technical trade school preferred or minimum 4 years inkindustry technical experience.
InPlant experience a plus
4-6 years prior color matching in multiple ink systems
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Exceptional attention to detail.
Good organization skills: ability to prioritize.
Strong Customer Service Skills with the ability to follow up and follow through.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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