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Form of workGEON Performance Solutions is a global leader in the formulation, development and manufacture of performance polymer solutions. With a portfolio of highly adaptable vinyl and polyolefin polymer technologies as well as a full-service manufacturing business, GEON combines three powerful traditions into a single, customer-focused business. GEON Performance Solutions is a leading innovator in the development of performance material solutions for a broad range of markets including appliances, building & construction, electronics, healthcare, transportation, wire & cable and more. GEON Performance Solutions has 1,100 global associates and 12 world class manufacturing plants with headquarters in a western suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.
R&D Technician
The technician position will work in the Solution Center of Geon Performance Solutions technology group. The Technician will complete weigh up, blending, processing and molding/testing on specific assigned projects and have a high degree of proficiency on equipment such as Banburys, Henschels, Two Roll Mills, Brabender, Single/Twin Screw extruders, and Injection Molding equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with professional technical staff on projects related to product development or application development depending on the work area of the job.
- Laboratory work involving new experiments and sample preparation.
- Process material using Banburys, Henschels, Two Roll Mills, Brabender, Single/Twin Screw extruders, and Injection Molding equipment.
- Accurately measures, records and reports data.
- Follow safety and housekeeping procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
The following qualifications are required for this job:
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
At least 3 years of experience operating plastics extrusion, two roll mills, or similar plastics processing experience.
Strong preference for previous technician experience working in an R&D lab or solution center in the plastics or polymers industry.
Skill Requirements:
Time/Priority Management
Manual Dexterity
Reading Comprehension
Stress Management
Technical Writing
Work on a Team
Self-Motivated
Analytical Skills
Software Skills
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Color matching skills are highly desirable.
Physical/Environmental Demands
Physical demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of small hand tools, scales, spatula, barrel cart, hand trucks, fork lift, utility knife and mixer/blender machinery and computer equipment. While performing this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The individual must frequently lift and/or move 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and the ability to differentiate color. Work Environment: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. work is inside and typical noise level is loud. Regularly exposed to mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The individual is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan to eligible employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401(k).
GEON Performance Solutions is a drug free workplace. GEON Performance Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable state and local law.
