Careers at Muraspec Wallcoverings
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At Muraspec, everyone makes a difference, so we are committed to finding talented individuals to join our team. We have found that once people come onboard, they stay and grow with the business.
We offer rewarding roles in a variety of disciplines and support individual career progression.
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Muraspec Wallcoverings is an international leader in the commercial and bespoke wallcoverings industry. With a heritage dating back to the 1850s, we have developed a global reputation for outstanding product quality, impressive design, and exceptional customer service and technical support.
We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive culture that brings together a committed team who are passionate about what they do.
Job Title: Polymer Technician
Company: Muraspec   Â
Department: Technical
Reporting To: Managing Director
Location: East Peckham
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Main Aim of the Job
Responsible for polymer formulations and the development of new novel formulations and processes in the manufacturing of wallcoverings. Involvement in Fire Testing routines and providing technical input and support.
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Role Accountabilities
- Learn to develop new formulations for polymer (PVC) wallcoverings and processes in response to customer, market and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the manufacturing, design and product development teams.
- Working with colleagues and customers to create new product constructions or types that increase the flexibility and range of products that can be manufactured by the company
- Investigate methods to improve the existing polymer formulations and compounds to meet the changing market and environmental trends
- Investigate and help resolve any issues that may arise to achieve desired results. Â
- Evaluation of new and alternative raw materials to achieve product benefits such as cost savings, environmental or enhancements to safety.
- Participation in the PVC and other polymers’ (including plastisol) mixing proceduresÂ
- Handling of the ink formulations and investigating new inks systems
- Involvement with Fire Regulations and Testing
- Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols
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Technical & Personal Competencies
- Good knowledge of and experience in Polymers, plastisol, plastics, printing and related manufacturing processes.
- Technical ability –Science/Plastics technology qualification
- Knowledge and experience of Fire Retardant materials in polymers
- Good interpersonal skills, confidence, tact, diplomacy
- Flexible and calm in a rapidly changing and demanding environment
- Good attention to detail
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Qualification, Experience & Background
- Development role experience in Polymers, Plastics, Chemical or converting industry
- Management systems experience including ISO 9001 and ISO 18001 would be an advantage
- Chemicals safety
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