Chemistry Technician

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for technical control and standardization of painting and chemical treatment processes, including defect prevention, parameter monitoring, and operator training. Key Highlights: 1. Technical control and standardization of painting and chemical treatment processes 2. Prevention and analysis of defects, and control of critical parameters 3. Technical focal point for suppliers and continuous improvement **Key Responsibilities:** * Responsible for technical control and standardization of painting and chemical treatment processes, including preparation and control of paints, powders, and chemical baths. * Engages in defect prevention and analysis, * Controls critical process parameters—curing, thickness, and adhesion—to ensure traceability, stability, and technical compliance. * Conducts monitoring, recordkeeping, trend analysis, and non-conformance resolution; trains operators; ensures safety best practices (SDS/GHS); and supports environmental control. * Serves as the technical focal point for suppliers, conducting tests, validations, audits, and continuous improvements aimed at reducing failures, rework, and costs. **Requirements:** * Education: Completed Chemistry Technician program. * Practical experience in an industrial environment, preferably in surface treatment, pickling, passivation, and/or industrial painting. * Ability to read and apply technical data sheets and SDS. * Knowledge of applied chemistry for industrial baths (acidic/alkaline solutions, contamination, drag-out, replenishment, stability). * Knowledge of industrial paints (dilution, catalysis, viscosity, pot life, contamination) and fundamentals of powder coating (application/curing/defects). * Ability to control processes using operational measurements and disciplined recordkeeping. * Proficiency in Excel for controls, trend analysis, and simple indicators. **Additional Information:** Position is for the administrative shift, with easy access to the Afonso Pena area in São José dos Pinhais. Employment Type: Permanent CLT Compensation: R$3\.500,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Fuel allowance * Meal voucher * Transportation voucher Work Location: On-site