Shade Technician bei Tnemec Company, Inc.

Description

Join Our Team as a Shade/Blend Technician at Tnemec!

Be Part of the Team That’s Been Protecting Infrastructure Since 1921!

Do you love a hands-on job that keeps you moving and rewards your attention to detail? Are you someone who enjoys seeing the tangible results of your hard work at the end of each day? If so, we want to meet you!

At Tnemec Company, Inc., we’re more than a manufacturer, we’re a family of employee-owners who take pride in producing the world’s best protective coatings for water tanks, bridges, stadiums, and more. As a Shade/Blend Technician, you’ll play a key role in getting our high-performance coatings safely and accurately packaged for our customers around the globe.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work in our production facility alongside a supportive and safety-minded team to:

• Stages material/Semi-manufactured Bases and colorants.
• Sets up batches based on blend tickets
•  Makes drawdowns and runs viscosities (adjusts viscosities when needed)
• Tints required batches and adjustments as needed.
• Follows production schedule and completion schedule/hotsheet in order to provide customer satisfaction.  Daily completion goal of 95% or better.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Accurately record your work for quality control and tracking
•  Collaborate with your crew to solve problems and suggest improvements
•  Follow our HMIS safety protocols like a true pro

Other responsibilities:

• Operates pumps, meters, agitators, and tanks as required
• Handles all required raw material according to PPE requirements
• Maintains department records in an orderly condition cycle counts/move sheet
• Assists in taking department inventories when directed
• Always works in a safe and efficient manner that ensures quality
• Properly documents material inputs and time according to batch-ticket requirements. Lot #’s
• Follows company regulations with respect to safety, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment and general housekeeping, and keeps the area clean at all times
• Uses materials, equipment, and facilities in an efficient and conscientious manner according to proper procedures
• Works assigned hours and overtime as required
• Suggests to Shift Lead Person improvements in job methods, equipment, or procedures
• Follows GHA. and PPE Safety Program
• Assists in other departments as required
• Performs duties as required by Lead Person or Supervisor

 What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is physically strong and can lift up to 100 lbs (bonus points if you’ve got forklift experience!)
• Can work in warm conditions (up to 105°F—we’re tough but safe!)
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Is a team player with a can-do attitude
• Is comfortable using tools and learning new processes

Qualifications

 Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Willingness to wear PPE (like a respirator) and use equipment like drum dollies and forklifts (we’ll train you!)

Nice to Have:

• Prior manufacturing or shade/blend experience
• Familiarity with batch tickets or labeling systems
• Experience working with industrial coatings or paint

Why Join the Tnemec Family?

• Competitive pay & great benefits (including health, dental, 401k with match!)
• Employee ownership – you’ll have a stake in our success
• A people-first culture that values safety, teamwork, and long-term growth
• A place where your work truly matters to our customers and communities

 Ready to Apply?

Let’s get started! Apply today to become part of a team that’s been protecting what’s important for over a century.

Tnemec Company, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.