Technical Assistant

About The Organization Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Applications for the above-mentioned position are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons.

Location Durban

Reporting to Lab Manager

Commencement Date ASAP

Job Specification Main Purpose of the job :

To develop and display technical expertise, in order to supply a service to our external customer base, and the internal Commercial and Operations teams, regarding colour matching, quality control and customer queries . Skills and competencies : Pre appointment requirements

• Computer Literate
• Numerate and logical
• Degree /diploma in Chemistry /analytical/ Chemical Engineering
• Together with some experience working in a Technical Laboratory
• Good Communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to identify colours

Skills and competencies to display

• Customer service orientation
• Internal Technical service orientation
• Team Player
• Ability to grasp the fundamentals of surface coating/ink technology
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Planning and organizing of work
• Optimise cost and performance of ink
• Leadership development potential
• Colour matching of all technologies to customer specifications
• Leads by example with regards to Safety initiatives and awareness and related matters
• Promotes good housekeeping and 5S drive
• Commits to ISO procedures
• Complies with Company procedures and practices

Benefits We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.