Job Posting: Technical Service Specialist - Lamination
Location: Dublin, OH
Company: Bostik (An Arkema Company)
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site with up to 20% travel
Position Overview
Bostik is seeking a highly motivated Technical Service Specialist to lead the operation and performance of its pilot and production laminators while supporting internal technical projects and laboratory activities. This role is ideal for a hands-on, mechanically inclined professional who enjoys working directly with equipment, solving process challenges, and collaborating across R&D, operations, and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Laminator Operation & Ownership
- Serve as the primary owner of the pilot and production laminators:
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Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance planning, and safe operation
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Establish and optimize run parameters to ensure consistent performance across various adhesive chemistries
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Coordinate testing schedules and manage sample production runs
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Act as the subject matter expert for Bostik’s laminator technology and converting processes.
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Lead lamination-related technical projects supporting R&D, Product Management, and Sales teams.
Internal Technical Service
- Conduct hands-on testing, data analysis, adhesive evaluations, process optimization, and internal application studies.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product scale-up, quality investigations, and innovation projects.
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Support field reps and customers with troubleshooting, line trials, and technical evaluations
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Provide clear, actionable technical recommendations and best practices to support Sales and Business Development efforts
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Prepare reports, presentations, and application guides for both internal and customer use.
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred; relevant hands-on experience or technical training will be highly considered in lieu of a degree
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2+ years of relevant experience in adhesives, converting, flexible packaging, technical service, manufacturing, or similar environments
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Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to operate pilot/production-scale laminator equipment.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Ability to work hands-on with equipment in a lab or pilot production environment.
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Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred
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Experience with solvent/water based, solventless, extrusion laminators.
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Background in adhesive formulation or application development.
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Understanding of flexible packaging, substrates, coating/lamination processes, or web-handling principles.
