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Chemist, Polymer II - Carrollton Georgia
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Carrollton, Georgia
Posted On: 04/19/2024
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible? Location:Cofer Center Southwire Job DescriptionJob Summary/Objective: The Polymer Chemist will be responsible for conducting polymer testing, analysis, and providing accurate and concise reports in support of new product development, cost out efforts, compliance, manufacturing process support, and commercial business support.Key Responsibilities -- Must be a creative problem solver, with the adaptability to develop novel, but practical testing solutions. -- Candidate must be able to read and interpret standards, prepare samples, and perform tests according to the prescribed standards. -- Assignments will be broad in nature and require considerable judgment, ingenuity, and originality. -- Candidate must be physically able to function in a hands-on, detail-oriented, time-constrained laboratory environment, with 80% of the time spent on testing to standards. -- Manage multiple projects with differing priorities, functioning in support of a market-driven environment. -- In this position, interaction with all levels of management and interface with multiple divisions may be necessary to complete work assignments. -- Responsible for preparing, with keen attention to detail, customer focused formal reports as well as prepare and submit UL/CSA data packets for new product listing. -- Responsible for maintaining a clean and neat work area through 5S principles. -- Responsible for maintaining testing equipment and ensuring testing integrity through routine quality checks and record review.Education, Experience, and Skills Required Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Specialized Degree: Chemistry or other science related degree Years of Experience: 2-5 Field of Expertise: Wire and Cable/Lab PreferredOther Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates: *Experience with UL/CSA standards *Experience with Wire and Cable Manufacturing processes *Experience with DSC, DMA, FTIR, TGA. GCMS, XRF *Experience with Formulating polymers or polymer like materials *Strong team player that communicates effectively across multiple teamsCompetenciesNimble LearningCustomer FocusPlans and AlignsCollaboratesBalances StakeholdersAction OrientedBenefits We Offer: |
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