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Parksite Wood Coatings Specialist in East Providence, Rhode Island
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Atlantic Plywood is looking for a full-time Wood Coating Specialist to join our team!
The Wood Coating Specialist will be an integral part of our wood coatings division by determining lacquering techniques and managing the development process and color matching for new product.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage color matching process to ensure colors match specifications and maintain timing schedules
Assess and determine lacquering techniques to achieve desired effect for new items
Ensure product meets strict production testing as well as meeting customer testing restrictions/expectations.
Assist with research and development projects for new product
Develop good understanding of lacquers and vendors
Meet with clients to discuss development issues
Work with vendors to develop innovative lacquering effects
Work with multiple departments to bring product to market
Coordinate supplies such as color and spray paint
Develop tooling specifications, order tooling, and verify tooling meets specifications
Interface/implement new development in first time production process
Maintain detailed and accurate records
Evaluate and understand color matching and adjustment methods
Participate in special projects as needed
Job Requirements:
Authorization to work in the US
High school diploma / GED
Ability to lift 50-100 lbs.
Basic computer skills
Good understanding of safety procedures and use of personal protection equipment (PPE)
Good organizational and time management skills
Must be able to work unsupervised as well as in a team
Must have a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check upon hire
Travel is required; must have reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years previous manufacturing experience (glass, wood, container, plastic, ceramic experience a plus)
Experience in sales and/or customer service
Computer proficiency in the following programs: Word, Excel
Color matching experience and spray applications experience required
Effective communication skills and ability to multi-task
Good organizational skills
Strong quality orientation and high attention to detail
Problem analysis and problem resolution skills
Job Benefits:
Morning Shift
Weekends off
10+ Paid Holidays
Accruable PTO
401(k) Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
A positive work environment with all team players
Bonus incentives for employee referrals
A stake in your company with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
About Us:
Since our inception in 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has prided itself on delivering the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products and solutions throughout the Eastern United States. As our many satisfied customers have come to know, Atlantic Plywood offers not only products and services you can depend on but also a convenient, cost-effective partnership that helps our customer’s business grow.
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