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With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
We are actively searching for a Color Design Technician to play an active role in servicing our ABS Compounding Facility. The Color Design Technician conducts color development and color test according to work standards, quality and safety regulations for a given prescription. The Color Design Technician reports to the Color Design Lab Supervisor.
TECHNICIAN – COLOR DESIGN
3rd Shift Sunday evening to Friday morning
10:45 PM to 7:15 AM; $1.50 per hour shift premium
Essential Functions:
• Performing test that related to colorant and its quality using equipment.(Extruder, Injection molding machine, Spectrophotometer, etc)
• Conduct the color development according to the prescription given by the engineer
• Record history of developed colors, color prescription and color data.
• Perform data processing using measuring equipment and PC.
• Accurately tests, analyzes, and report sample results
• Communicate and review status with engineer.
• Perform startups and shutdowns of equipment as needed
• Supply and demand management of raw materials.
• Following development schedule (daily).
• Observe and read instruments, gages and dials to determine operating conditions.
• Set up and operates a machine following established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirement.
• Performing maintenance/management tasks for the equipment.
• Ensuring that products adhere to quality standards.
• Safely handle/use chemicals and waste. Potentially including hazardous materials. Read, understand, and maintain material safety data sheets.
• Trying to improve process efficiency.
• Measure, weight, and count products and materials.
• Adheres to all safety and quality procedures/regulations.
• Maintain a clean work space, General cleaning of work areas.
• Must uphold the Jeong-Do Management(Code of ethics).
• All other duties as assigned.
Skills / Competencies:
• Color perception ability.
• Basic color knowledge.
• Ability to operate compounding machinery such as extruder, injection molding machine, spectrophotometer, etc.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Ability to learn the use of all lab equipment and system needed to perform daily tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power point) and a capability to learn basic systems such as ERP, QMS.
• Positive attitude, reliability and good communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
Experience / Qualifications :
• At least 1 year of Color Design related experience; 1+ years compounding process experience preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to be on your feet all day and to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Color perception ability (No color blindness and color weakness)
• Use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or computer.
• Periodically move up and down stairs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
LGCOP offers a very competitive compensation package, including:
Medical, dental, vision - Benefit eligibility begins on your first day of employment!
Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401k Retirement plans with generous employer match
Vacation, Holidays, and Paid Time Off
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.