Anodizing Chemist

$64,000 - $80,000/Yr

Kelly Services - Fridley, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Fridley, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Anodizing Chemist oversees all operations of the Anodizing Lab, supporting manufacturing and quality teams by driving continuous process improvements and researching new processes and finishes. This role also leads Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives to enhance workplace conditions and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carries out research on finishes and processes, undertaking departmental research and development tasks as directed by the Director of Engineering & Technical Services.
• Assist manufacturing to troubleshoot anodizing and other manufacturing problems.
• Responsible for managing the analysis and upkeep of the production line's chemical processes, including cleaners, rinses, etching, brightening, anodizing, and sealing tanks.
• Maintains the sample system for aluminum anodizing finishes.
• Support EH&S efforts by assisting in goal setting, prioritizing safety and compliance needs, managing related operating expenses, and maintaining systems to track performance.
• Maintains stability, consistency, and cleanliness of R&D Laboratory.
• Interacts with customers and other metal finishers for relationship building and problem solving.
• Participates in professional education and training to keep informed about new job and industry developments.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Chemistry (or similar) required.
• 1+ years' experience in aluminum anodizing production.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and ongoing training.
• Working knowledge of mechanical finishing processes, powder coating, metallurgy, and EHS preferred.
• Creative abilities to identify and implement research and troubleshoot solutions.
• Capable of learning, memorizing, and comprehending formulas, testing procedures, and sequences to reliably conduct research and laboratory tests.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze literature and information and document research.
• Ability to use hand tools, analytical instruments, lab equipment, and measuring devices.
• Ability to concentrate, identify problems, problem solve, and reproduce research results.
• Ability to document, organize and control process for consistency and repeatability.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of mechanical finishing processes, powder coating, metallurgy, and EHS.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Stock options