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Development Chemist: Liquid 1st

Hentzen Coatings
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Hentzen is a unique company in today\'s world. Since

our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held

company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture

of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our

customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen\'s

recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers

in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through

nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique

ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of

our customers\' unique and challenging requirements. This innovation

comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented

employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique

problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its

innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can

offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow.

DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - Liquid 1st Shift The Development Chemist - Liquid

is responsible for the formulation, research, and development of new

products and colors as well as improvement of existing products.

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. Exhibits 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 on how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be

performed by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or the department

supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the

Environmental and Safety Coordinator. Perform other miscellaneous duties

As Assigned By Supervisor Or Manager. 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\... For full info follow application

link. Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/F88A5B05AD6C4551

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other

veterans are encouraged to apply.

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