R&D Pilot Chem Mix and Coating Technician

Description

• ZINK is the inventor of ZINK Technology and the award-winning ZINK Paper with headquarters based in Massachusetts and state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina.

ZINK TECHNOLOGY

Is a full-color printing system eliminates the need for ink cartridges or ribbons as the high-quality product printing colors embedded in the ZINK Paper itself this is an economical, environmentally friendly product.

ZINK- Zero Ink technology is incorporated in a large number of exciting products for everyday use, including instant print digital cameras and stand-alone printers. Our products attract the attention of well-known media outlets such as the Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, and The New York Times!

Zink continues to expand in growth and as one of the world’s largest pioneering ink-free printing brand, we are excited to create new opportunities for job seekers!

Apply now and Join our team!

No Agencies/No Recruitment Firms

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coating:
  • Operate pilot coating machine, incl. paper unwinding & winding, hot air dryer and multi-layer fluid coating head and precision fluid dispensing.
  • Maintain pilot coating machine, including disassembly, cleaning and re-assembly of precision mechanical components, pumps and blowers.
  • Troubleshoot process, raw material and basic equipment problems.
  • Sample and/or inspect film prior to and after coating.
  • Perform quality checks - printing, visual inspection & color.
• Dispersions / Chem mix:
  • Follow computer-based batch recipes for chemical mixtures. Weigh & measure chemicals in the proper sequence, amount and addition rate.
  • Operate equipment- reactors, mixing vessels, mills, sonolators & chillers.
  • Sample and measure solution physical and chemical properties.
  • Wash kettles and monitor equipment and process cleanliness.
  • Troubleshoot process, raw material and basic equipment problems.
• General Duties:
  • Maintain appropriate housekeeping and process cleanliness.
  • Work in a team environment to meet safety, quality and production goals.
  • Interface with existing computer systems: payroll, Email, Word & Excel.
  • Receive and move materials manually and with pallet jacks & fork trucks.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Fluids lab and coating pilot plant, working with engineers and scientists in the development and scaleup of chemical mixtures and coatings.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• General understanding of chemical handling, process control, SPC, safety, dissolving, dilution and chemical property testing .
• Previous experience and a desire to be an active team member in a team environment.
• Able to be trained to work with our process control, quality and inventory systems.
• Proven attendance record
• Good attention to detail
• Good problem solving skills
• Proven initiative & interest to learn
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds depending on area assigned.
  • Capable of working extended lengths of time standing during the shift.

  • EDUCATION: Associates or BS degree preferred.

ZINK offers competitive wage and benefits packages including the following:

• Healthcare Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• Paid Time off and Paid Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability 100% Company Paid
• Life Insurance 100% Company Paid
• 401K Options