What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Chemist - Liquid R&D: 1st Shift position at Hentzen Coatings, Inc?
Hentzen is a unique company in today’s world. Since our founding in 1923, we’ve remained an independent, privately held organization committed to being a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance coatings. Our success is built on a foundation of innovation, dedication, and service—to both our customers and our employees. With over 100 years of experience, Hentzen has earned recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our ability to custom-engineer advanced coatings tailored to meet the specific and challenging requirements of our customers sets us apart. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where our talented employees are empowered to solve complex problems through creativity and collaboration. If you're looking to join a company known for its technical excellence, employee commitment, and customer focus, Hentzen offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST – LIQUID R&D
1st Shift M-F
Batavia, IL Plant
The Development Chemist – Liquid R&D is responsible for the formulation, research, and development of new products and colors as well as improvement of existing products.
The successful candidates will have an acceptable score on the color matching and math tests.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop new products for customers per their requirements.
- Develop products and solve technical issues with a relatively minor amount of direction.
- Exercise wide discretion when solving challenges.
- Provide technical assistance for existing accounts.
- Build knowledge of analytical methods for solving problems.
- Train production and quality control personnel.
- Work with production personnel to solve problems.
- Exhibit demonstrated decision-making abilities.
- Plan activities for support personnel.
- Reduce or rework distressed products on hand to reduce inventory.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
- As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety department or the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the EHS department.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Education level strongly preferred: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
- Experience level preferred: One to three years in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in coatings or chemical environment.
- Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
- Ability to read, understand and apply complex mathematical calculations.
- Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
- Must be a high energy, results driven individual with excellent communication, computer, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced team environment, with the proactive problem-solving skills and work ethic necessary for timely completion of projects.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls, and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb, or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.
Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production facility. Safety shoes, glasses, respirators, fire retardant uniform, and earplugs may be required when performing certain functions.
Please send your resume to:
Hentzen Coatings, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
6937 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
or
APPLY ONLINE AT:
Hentzen Career Center
Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
www.hentzen.com
All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
M:F - 1st Shift
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000