Technical Service Representative - Coatings

MAU Workforce Solutions
Ashtabula, OH
MAU is hiring a Technical Service Representative – Coatings for our client in Ashtabula, OH. As a Technical Service Representative – Coatings, you will provide direct technical support to the Coatings Business by interfacing with customers to define and convert opportunities and resolve customer complaints and issues. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package
  • 401k
  • Life insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • Employee Assistance Program
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in an appropriate field of science or engineering (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience in pigment dispersions, paint technology, or coatings applications, or commensurate experience
  • Direct colorant and/or paint formulation experience, or specific base chemistry experience (water, solvent, 1K, 2K, epoxy, urethane, acrylic, enamel, alkyd, etc.)
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Academic background in coatings chemistry, polymer chemistry, surfactant/additive technology, or rheology
  • Power BI knowledge
  • Experience with business ERP systems
General Requirements
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Basic commercial understanding of business and customer priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to generate and work with Excel models while implementing new business enterprise systems
  • Ability to work effectively in a close team environment
  • Ability to travel to provide on-site customer support as deemed necessary by the Technical Service Manager, Coatings, or Business Director, Coatings
  • Ability to communicate technology in terms of value-added features and benefits
  • Ability to prepare exhibits, specimens, and presentations that illustrate key characteristics
Essential Functions
  • Comply with safety rules and regulations; attend safety meetings and training; inspect work areas for hazards or deficiencies; report injury, illness, and environmental incidents
  • Design, plan, and execute project elements in the laboratory and in customer plants and laboratories to meet customer requirements and expectations
  • Perform benchwork necessary to convert opportunities or resolve issues
  • Provide timely communication and maintain recordkeeping at every stage of a project, including progress reports, updates, call reports, electronic laboratory notebook entries, and tracking of project milestones reached or missed
  • Support and participate in ISO 9000 Business Management System and Health, Safety, and Environmental processes
  • Comply with the quality nonconformance process for handling customer complaints and the Quality Management System, including resolving complaints through 8D Root Cause Analysis and other methodologies
  • Determine specification requirements for materials used in or resulting from research and development
  • Provide on-site customer support as required by the Technical Service Manager, Coatings, or Business Director, Coatings
  • Participate in planning processes, including fiscal year tactical plans, budgetary expenses, project objectives, timelines, and technology development guidelines to address market-specific needs
  • Establish safe chemical hygiene practices and procedures related to additive systems employed
  • Communicate technical information in terms of value-added features and benefits aligned with project objectives
  • Prepare exhibits, specimens, and presentations illustrating key characteristics
  • Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager
Working Conditions
  • Laboratory environment
  • Customer Plant environments
Posted 2026-02-24

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