T&I Technician - MPA

Reach your full potential by joining the Americhem team! At Americhem, we’re committed to conducting business with respect for the environment, the law, ethics, and the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and the public. The T&I Technician creates and runs products using known formulations, raw materials and color technology and tests these products to verify conformation to required customer specifications. What we offer you: BenefitHub Medical, dental, vision, prescription & life insurance Health savings account Flexible Spending Account Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Short- and long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with a generous company match and no vesting schedule 10 paid holiday, 120 hour of PTO Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following: Follow Procedures by preparing samples and performing tests; determining causes of operation errors by troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance. Demonstrates mechanical aptitude by safely operating and understanding all required laboratory equipment necessary for successful completion of assigned tasks; assisting in recommendations of necessary equipment to insure an effective department; and monitoring and improving overall equipment effectiveness Maintains Documentation by detailing work process, results and notes in lab notebooks; accessing and entering in project management database; verifying formulas; and shows proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets. Demonstrates Math Skills by performing mathematical calculations Demonstrates Color Skills by understanding color science and theory; and ability to evaluate color (hue, chroma, shade). Improves Job Knowledge by attending training and keeping relevant knowledge and skills current. Demonstrates Interpersonal skills by working independently and with a team; attention to detail; effective time management; ability to meet deadlines; communicating product status Contributes to Organization Success by meeting team and company goals; demonstrating company principles and policies; helping others accomplish job results; following all Quality System and safety protocol; safely operating equipment; ensuring maintenance and monitoring of equipment including calibration and verification; wearing proper protective equipment; completing safety training; and contributing to safety goal of zero accidents; keeping work areas clean and organized; meeting attendance guidelines; develops and assists in implementation of ideas for continuous improvement Following Procedures – demonstrate detailed observational skills and provide feedback or recommendations based on observations. Maintains Documentation – able to manage and prioritize multiple service projects. Demonstrates Math Skills – compiling qualitative, quantitative and statistical data. Required Qualities/Attributes Exceptional organizational skills to include multi-tasking, planning, and time management; Ability to adjust to ever-changing priorities; Exceptional interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills; High-performance driven; Highly motivated; Self-driven; Highly collaborative; Capacity to own projects from inception to completion; Exceptional problem-solving skills; and Demonstrates a systems, operations, and continuous improvement mentality. Position Requirements/Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma with or additional technical education Technical certification or degree strongly preferred Experience: 2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting Safety Compliance The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives and considerations. All employees are required to comply with established safety protocols as outlined in our policies, procedures, and corporate communications. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Americhem expanded its safety policies and procedures to include travel restrictions, temperature testing, and rigorous sanitation practices, as well as social distancing and face covering protocols. This experience has taught us that safety practices are evolutionary in nature and will continue to change. All employees are responsible for complying with the most current safety practices as communicated by the Company.