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Form of work$21-$26/hr depending on experience/skill level
There are many paint brands in North America, but only one is the best choice. Dunn-Edwards Paints prides itself on superior-performing products; first-class service from hard-working, knowledgeable employees; and our continued commitment to caring for our shared environment through our Greener by Design® philosophy.
Landmarks across the Southwest are beautified and protected by one brand: Dunn-Edwards. Why? Because it’s the best paint around. With more than 140 stores, Dunn-Edwards is the region’s foremost manufacturer and supplier of exceptional-performing architectural and industrial coatings. We provide a complete line of paints, painting supplies and equipment for professional and quality-conscious clients.
Headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 90 years, Dunn-Edwards grew from a small, family business yet — despite our decades-long growth — we have maintained much of that close-knit feeling. Simply put, we make the highest-quality products, provide industry-leading services, and have the best employees in the industry.
- True team atmosphere: You get to work with multiple departments that have a common goal — being the #1 choice for all who paint. Respect, friendliness, professionalism and fun are the hallmarks of our company culture.
- Control your own destiny: We love seeing our people develop and advance in their careers. If you take great pride in your work, challenge yourself to continuously grow and want the opportunity to advance based on your performance and leadership, this might be just the place for you.
- World-class benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance program and more.
- Dunn-Edwards is a steward of our environment: Our mission has always been to provide the best-performing paint, in an environmentally friendly manner to protect the health and well-being of our customers, as well as the planet. We were a disciplined leader in the concept of green product manufacturing long before it became popular.
From our ingredients, to labeling, to our LEED Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility, we strive to build and expand our green legacy, providing you a wide range of eco-efficient products.
Looking for a great place to join and work alongside great people? If so, come for the challenge and stay for the growth at Dunn-Edwards!
Looking for a great place to join and work alongside great people? If so, come for the challenge and stay for the growth at Dunn-Edwards!
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Marketing Technical Support Lab Technician I, is responsible for providing support to Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and other departments within and outside of Dunn Edwards. Under the guidance of a Senior Technician, He/she will prepare and test products for durability testing and run different physical performance tests for competitive benchmarking. Prepare and collect data using excel and benchmarking database templates. Help support exposure testing efforts. Ability to multitask and manage time to complete assignments based on priorities. Able to follow test methods and procedures to perform tests, collect and organize data and communicate results. Able to work effectively with a wide variety of team members. All work shall be performed with adherence to Dunn Edwards’ environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Able to learn laboratory testing methods and procedures. Ability to learn how to prepare and test products according to DE specifications with the guidance of Senior Technician. Willingness to learn how to prepare, collect and run exposure and benchmarking projects. Collect and organize test panels and data in a clean and presentable format. Create and maintain an orderly and professional workspace with adherence to good housekeeping practices. Participate in safety inspections and conduct all work in a manner consistent with safety best practices.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively communicate data collected.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Able to navigate through basic computer functions. Some Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint knowledge. Willing to learn to build skills to navigate data collection and analysis.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position will allow individual to learn a broad in-depth knowledge of paint performance testing, paint failure modes, paint market needs and the Dunn-Edwards product line.
COMPENSATION: Hourly
This job description should not be construed to imply that the above functions are the entire standard of the position. As an employee, the individual shall follow and complete any other instructions related to duties, which may be required by a superior.
SAFETY & POSSIBLE HAZARDS:
- Always wear proper personal protective equipment.
- Observe all safety procedures.
- Report any unsafe condition to the Group Leader at once.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Health & Safety Training:
- HMIS Training (i.e., Hazard Communication: 29 CFR 1910.1200 and GISO 5194).
- Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., Level A through D: GISO 3382, 3384 and 3385).
- Emergency Response & Evacuation (i.e., 29 CFR 1910.120 and GISO 5192).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: See appropriate boxes below for amount of time spent in the following activities.
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to touch, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Talk or hear
X
Smell
X
Drive a motorized vehicle (car, truck, forklift)
X
This job may require weight be lifted or force be exerted. See appropriate boxes below for weight amount and frequency.
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 lbs.
X
Up to 25 lbs.
X
Up to 50 lbs.
X
Up to 75 lbs.
X
More than 75 lbs.
X
Vision requirements for this position are as follows:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up & down or left & right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure expectations to the following environmental conditions that this job requires.
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with combustibles
X
Vibration
X
Typical noise for the work environment:
Very quiet (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test).
Quiet (examples: library, private office).
X
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment).
Very loud (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert).
Dunn-Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Fulltime
