The resin technician position is responsible for manufacturing resin (solvent acrylics and alkyds) and latex products. The total job is made up of four basic job components. The components for the resin technician job are Process Control, Filtering, Process Floor and Loading, and in-process and finished product testing. The person must also participate individually and/or as a group in team settings, employee training, presentations and other activities that are essential to the attainment of the team, plant, and/or site goals.
Additional Information:
Schedule: Night Shift 7:00 pm - 7:30 am Pitman Schedule
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.
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Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
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Manually clean reactors and all component parts related to breakdown and assembly.
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Monitor and control resin batch through computer system.
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Troubleshoot issues/problems if/when necessary.
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Filter resin batches
- Pre-batch and ensure that all raw materials are correct with amount and sku’s.
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Load raw materials manually or through the computer in control room.
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Tank cleaning and selection appropriate to batch size. Maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.
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Maintain batch log sheets and all other paperwork for individual batches.
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Follow all health and safety regulations and guidelines, including active participation in SMART and other safety programs.
- Read and understand written processing instructions for various products.
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Perform batch adjustments upon the direction of QC
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Pull samples to test batch as required while batch is in process.
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Wash tanks when batches are completed.
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Pump completed resins to tank farm.
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Remove hazardous waste from latex batches and dispose in proper drums.
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Perform and participate in general housekeeping activities.
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Perform all requirements pertaining to Batch Tracking functions.
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Off-load and load tank wagons of bulk materials.
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Participation towards completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or needed
Minimum Requirements:
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Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
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Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
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Have prior work experience in the paint or chemical processing industry
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Have familiarity with batch manufacturing processes
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Have experience working with hazardous materials
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Have at least an forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification
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Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollys, conveyor belts, etc.)
