Tech Service Specialist - Lamination Adhesives Job

Description du poste:

Job Posting: Technical Service Specialist - Lamination
Location: Dublin, OH
Company: Bostik (An Arkema Company)
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site with up to 20% travel

Position Overview
Bostik is seeking a highly motivated Technical Service Specialist to lead the operation and performance of its pilot and production laminators while supporting internal technical projects and laboratory activities. This role is ideal for a hands-on, mechanically inclined professional who enjoys working directly with equipment, solving process challenges, and collaborating across R&D, operations, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities
Laminator Operation & Ownership
* Serve as the primary owner of the pilot and production laminators:
* Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance planning, and safe operation
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* Establish and optimize run parameters to ensure consistent performance across various adhesive chemistries
* Coordinate testing schedules and manage sample production runs
* Act as the subject matter expert for Bostik's laminator technology and converting processes.
* Lead lamination-related technical projects supporting R&D, Product Management, and Sales teams.
Internal Technical Service
* Conduct hands-on testing, data analysis, adhesive evaluations, process optimization, and internal application studies.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product scale-up, quality investigations, and innovation projects.
* Support field reps and customers with troubleshooting, line trials, and technical evaluations
* Provide clear, actionable technical recommendations and best practices to support Sales and Business Development efforts
* Prepare reports, presentations, and application guides for both internal and customer use.

Qualifications
Required
* Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred; relevant hands-on experience or technical training will be highly considered in lieu of a degree
* 2+ years of relevant experience in adhesives, converting, flexible packaging, technical service, manufacturing, or similar environments
* Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to operate pilot/production-scale laminator equipment.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to work hands-on with equipment in a lab or pilot production environment.
* Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred
* Experience with solvent/water based, solventless, extrusion laminators.
* Background in adhesive formulation or application development.
* Understanding of flexible packaging, substrates, coating/lamination processes, or web-handling principles.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of EUR9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?
The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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