Plastics Technician

Job Description:

Due to continued growth and innovation within our organization, we are seeking a motivated and hands-on Plastics Technician to join our Research & Development team at our state-of-the-art Plastics Laboratory in Hatfield, PA.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within a collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing and innovation environment. In this role, you will receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced technical professionals to support product development, sample preparation, extrusion trials, and laboratory operations that directly contribute to customer solutions and new product innovation.

At Penn Color, we take pride in fostering a culture built on safety, respect, continuous improvement, and teamwork. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, adaptable, and excited to be part of a company where their contributions truly matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times while supporting Penn Color’s strong commitment to safety, quality, and ISO 9001 standards
• Assist with daily laboratory operations and workflow activities within the Plastics R&D Lab
• Learn and operate various sample preparation and processing equipment after completing training, including:
  • Extruders
  • Roll mills
  • Chippers
  • Pulverizers
  • Premixing equipment
• Support extrusion trials, sample preparation, and injection molding activities
• Develop foundational color correction and color evaluation skills through hands-on training
• Utilize quality control equipment and spectrophotometers to support product testing and evaluation
• Navigate Oracle, RM systems, and laboratory workflows with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with team members regarding projects, priorities, and results
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Production, and other internal teams
• Support multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 0–2 years of related experience in manufacturing, plastics processing, laboratory environments, or color matching preferred
• Exposure to processing equipment or manufacturing operations is a plus
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate software systems
• Strong willingness to learn and grow within a technical environment
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team and taking direction from experienced team members
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask effectively

Why Penn Color?

Penn Color is a global manufacturer of color and additive solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. We offer a stable, growth-oriented environment where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to build long-term careers. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement while maintaining a family-oriented culture.

Penn Color offers many tangible and intangible benefits to our full time employees:

Tangible benefits include:

• Highly competitive compensation
• A choice between 3 outstanding medical plans (will differ outside the U.S.)
• 401K with a strong company match (will differ outside the U.S.)
• PTO to balance your life
• Additional company perks 
• And More!

Our intangible benefits really set us apart:

• Unmatched company stability
• Long-term career opportunity
• True open door, friendly environment
• Ability to "own" your role
• Company events that bring us all together

If you desire a long-term career, want to work alongside an exceptional group of people, and wish to use your talents to shape a world-class company, then we are your employer of choice! 

Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.