3rd shift Lab Technician

3rd Shift Lab Technician – Kings Mountain, NC Full‑time position operating during the third shuffle shift at BADGER COLOR USA’s Kings Mountain facility. About the Company BADGER COLOR USA develops, manufactures, and markets custom concentrate and liquid color solutions for the plastic industry, with production sites in Wisconsin and North Carolina. Essential Duties Measure, weigh up color formula’s materials to meet customer specifications. Weigh pigments, dyes, additives, and liquids by hand, and blend them on a mixer. Produce color chips using injection molding machines for sample submission and for each lot of colorant manufactured to ensure quality control. Match customer submissions as accurately as possible using lab equipment and guidance from experienced technicians. Clean work area as needed, and follow all safety rules and regulations. Refill supply cabinets, pigment containers, pitchers, etc. Additional Responsibilities Assist with sample production and may perform product testing. May be trained to run the Mill, or bottle machine to produce color sheets, or bottles for sample submission. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned, such as filing of folders, chips, and paperwork. Work extended hours/weekends when assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 1‑2 years prior experience in a lab environment preferred and plastics industry experience highly desirable. Strong basic math and measurement skills as evidenced by passing a basic math/weighing measurement test prior to employment, and able to perform advanced math, such as conversions, capability analysis, etc. Ability to see color accurately and able to pass Farnsworth‑Munsell color test prior to employment, and minimum one color test annually after first year of employment. Positive attitude, enthusiasm, competent reading abilities, and good verbal communication skills. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Paid Time‑off & Holidays 401K Match Life & Disability Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Badger Color Concentrates, Inc.