Colorist (M/W/D)
Core
Developing color formulations and patterns for coloring thermoplastics according to customer specifications, operating plastic processing machinery, and evaluating color quality.
Role type
Colorist (plastic processing)
Builds
Color formulations, test specimens, and color patterns for thermoplastics
Domain
Plastics manufacturing / Color technology
Required skills
Color vision, plastic technology knowledge, chemical understanding, machine operation, weighing and formulation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Injection molding machines, extruders, analytical balances
Responsibilities
Create and optimize color formulations and patterns for thermoplastics; Operate plastic processing machines (e.g., small injection molding machines, extruders) and microbalances; Prepare pigment formulations and weigh in self-developed color recipes; Produce test specimens for color evaluation on injection molding machines; Qualitatively evaluate prepared color formulations (visual and instrumental assessment using test specimens)
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level