Plant Chemist
Company Name:
Parker Hannifin Corp
19440>Plant Chemist
Job Code :19440
Division :FCG IHP McCook
Location :Mccook NE US 69001
% of Travel Required :10-20%
Job Type :Full Time
Career Level :Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education :Bachelor''s Degree
Category :Engineering
Job Description :
Position
Summary:
The position is a hands-on chemist position with an emphasis on developing elastomer materials for a variety of markets and applications. Conducts mechanical and chemical tests on chemicals, elastomers including liquid silicones and molded rubber products.
Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
____ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports
Essential Functions:
- Performs rheological, mechanical and chemical tests on rubber materials per standard test methods such as ASTM using viscometers, rheometers, tensile testers, hardness testers, specific gravity testers, aging ovens, ICP-OES, FTIR, TGA, etc.
- Designs and develops rubber compound formulations for various applications.
- Compounds experimental materials using lab scale internal mixers, laboratory mills, dough mixers., etc.
- Performs operational checks and maintains lab equipment.
- Follows safety procedures and good laboratory practices.
- Plans and conducts engineering experiments to test, prove, modify theoretical propositions on basis or research findings and experiences of others researching in related technological areas.
- Evaluates findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes, or to develop applications of findings to new uses.
- Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve material or product related problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.
- Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by engineering or management personnel.
- Troubleshoots raw materials, compounds, and provides plant technical support.
- Interfaces with customers and material suppliers.
- Gains new knowledge in polymer chemistry / elastomer engineering by taking part in training programs or elastomer engineering courses offered by Parker, external institutes or organizations.
Job Requirements :
Qualifications:
- Bachelor''s degree in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or similar discipline is required to be considered.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
- Ability to provide hands-on technical leadership with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in a production environment.
- Ability to be self-managing and task focused.
- Highly motivated and results oriented.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, management, suppliers and customers.
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Offer Relocation :Maybe
Other Skills :A degree in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or a comparable field is required. Experience in manufacturing and rubber processing is preferred but not required. We are willing to develop an inidvidual with the degree and the enthusiasm to learn the position.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Parker Hannifin Corp
19440>Plant Chemist
Job Code :19440
Division :FCG IHP McCook
Location :Mccook NE US 69001
% of Travel Required :10-20%
Job Type :Full Time
Career Level :Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education :Bachelor''s Degree
Category :Engineering
Job Description :
Position
Summary:
The position is a hands-on chemist position with an emphasis on developing elastomer materials for a variety of markets and applications. Conducts mechanical and chemical tests on chemicals, elastomers including liquid silicones and molded rubber products.
Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
____ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports
Essential Functions:
- Performs rheological, mechanical and chemical tests on rubber materials per standard test methods such as ASTM using viscometers, rheometers, tensile testers, hardness testers, specific gravity testers, aging ovens, ICP-OES, FTIR, TGA, etc.
- Designs and develops rubber compound formulations for various applications.
- Compounds experimental materials using lab scale internal mixers, laboratory mills, dough mixers., etc.
- Performs operational checks and maintains lab equipment.
- Follows safety procedures and good laboratory practices.
- Plans and conducts engineering experiments to test, prove, modify theoretical propositions on basis or research findings and experiences of others researching in related technological areas.
- Evaluates findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes, or to develop applications of findings to new uses.
- Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve material or product related problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.
- Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by engineering or management personnel.
- Troubleshoots raw materials, compounds, and provides plant technical support.
- Interfaces with customers and material suppliers.
- Gains new knowledge in polymer chemistry / elastomer engineering by taking part in training programs or elastomer engineering courses offered by Parker, external institutes or organizations.
Job Requirements :
Qualifications:
- Bachelor''s degree in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or similar discipline is required to be considered.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
- Ability to provide hands-on technical leadership with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in a production environment.
- Ability to be self-managing and task focused.
- Highly motivated and results oriented.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, management, suppliers and customers.
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Offer Relocation :Maybe
Other Skills :A degree in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or a comparable field is required. Experience in manufacturing and rubber processing is preferred but not required. We are willing to develop an inidvidual with the degree and the enthusiasm to learn the position.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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