CPS, Inc.

Color Matching Specialist - Thermoplastics

CPS, Inc. Lansdale, PA
CPS, Inc.

Color Matching Specialist - Thermoplastics

CPS, Inc. Lansdale, PA
3 days ago 50 applicants

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Stephanie Kemp

Stephanie Kemp

Senior Market Recruitment Specialist at CPS Inc. Lab Division 312-668-9291

Color Matching Specialist – Thermoplastics

Join this growing specialty colorant materials company in their State of the Art Labs with new equipment, and a friendly place to call your work home! Many employees have been here more than 20 years! Great opportunities for growth!

We are seeking a Senior Level individual who is a color specialist in engineering polymers, with particular expertise in high temperature polymers. Including this position there are 4 staff in this group. The Group Leader has been here for a long time.

What YOU Can Do For Us:

  • Independently perform color matching and all necessary sample preparation
  • Operate injection molding equipment, two roll mills and extruders
  • Utilize the color correction program on the spectrophotometer to meet color tolerances specified for each project
  • Utilize all of the application related test machinery in the laboratory and prepare the proper test exhibit for the application of the product being manufactured
  • Recipe entry in Oracle including formula, Designer and QC specifications
  • Prepare sample documentation for shipping, including labels, cover letter, regulatory and invoices
  • Perform mathematical calculations, and other duties as assigned
  • If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

JO: 121.24SK

Technical Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma (Associate’s Degree a plus) / BS in Science with 5 or more years of color matching experience in various plastic polymers
  • Thorough knowledge of industry specific regulations and limitations
  • Thorough understanding of color index numbers
  • Must be able to handle multiple RLW’s at a time (Request for Lab Work)
  • Collaborates with other groups on projects requiring multi lab coordination
  • Can champion complex projects or bids and assist other members of the team
  • Good customer communication skills and the ability to provide onsite technical assistance and generate detailed trail reports
  • Has the ability to speak on technical subjects and understands industry needs
  • At least 2 years of high temperature polymer experience including:
    • Thorough understanding of polymers, dispersants, colorants, fillers and additives for high temperature polymers
    • Ability to formulate complex master batches to address specific and product requirements
    • Functional additives, UV, A/O, Slip, etc.
    • Thorough understanding of all industry related manufacturing processes
    • Extrusion, Molding, Blow Molding, Calendaring
    • Ability to teach others
    • Established “go to” expert people rely on for knowledge and training
    • Travel to customers to provide technical support and color service
    • Able to present work and results in professional manner
    • Customer service oriented
    • If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

    JO: 121.24SK

    • Seniority level

      Not Applicable

    • Employment type

      Full-time

    • Job function

      Science

    • Industries

      Staffing and Recruiting

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