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Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at ********************** At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are: Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment Paid parental leave 401K eligibility Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate Paid vacation and paid holidays Job Description The Digital Ink Solutions team at Avery Dennison designs, compounds and delivers high-quality ink systems for industrial printing, OEM printer manufacturers, direct-to-object applications and packaging. Their latest technology focus is on UV and LED-curable inks, including specialty pre-coat solutions for glass and challenging substrates. Avery Dennison Role Overview We are looking for a highly capable UV Digital Ink Formulator (PhD) to lead and execute research and development of UV/LED curable inks-from concept through commercialization. You will work cross-functionally (R&D, applications, quality, manufacturing, regulatory) to drive formulation innovation through raw material selection, assessment of physical performance properties, regulatory compliance and scale-up readiness. If you thrive in a fast-paced, materials-science driven environment and want to make an impact in advanced ink systems, this is for you. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of next generation UV/LED-curable digital ink formulations: select ink components such as monomers/oligomers, photoinitiators, dispersions and additives to create ink formulations for performance on various substrates. Manage multiple product development projects, focused on ink-jet inks design and improvement, while achieving targeted costs, project timing, and customer and regulatory specifications Design, execute and analyse experiments to optimize cure behaviour, adhesion, flexibility, print performance, colour stability, shelf life, print-head compatibility and durability (mechanical, chemical, environmental). Validate ink performance through printing in-house and working with customers. Carry out on-site hands-on ink formulation, testing and printing. Translate customer and market requirements (industrial printing, direct-to-object, packaging graphics) into technical specifications and formulation targets. Scale-up promising formulations from lab to pilot manufacturing; work with manufacturing/compounding teams to ensure batch reproducibility, process robustness, cost targets and quality metrics. Support regulatory and sustainability initiatives: ensure inks meet environmental, health & safety standards and support requested certifications and compliance requirements.. Generate technical documentation: formulation records, test method protocols, stability/aging studies, failure analyses, root-cause investigations, and intellectual property capture (patent ideas). Mentor junior chemists/technicians, share best practices in UV chemistry, photopolymerisation, and ink-system engineering. Stay abreast of emerging UV/LED photochemistry, ink-jet / digital printing trends, new substrates and materials to position us ahead of competition. Qualifications Required: Master's in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or closely related discipline (emphasis on photopolymerisation or UV curable systems). Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience developing UV/LED curable coatings or inks in industrial environments for candidates with a PhD. 4+ years for those with a Master's degree. Strong analytical skills: experience with rheology, particle-size measurement, surface tensiometry, cure-testing, adhesion testing, environmental aging. Hands-on lab experience with formulation and small-scale compounding, plus experience facilitating scale-up to pilot/production. Excellent organization and written documentation of experimentation planning, results and analysis. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to translate technical detail into business value. Comfortable in a global business environment; able to manage multiple projects and priorities. Team player with excellent interpersonnel interaction skills Ability to apply learnings from research to proceed to commercialization in an expedited manner Preferred: PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or closely related discipline (emphasis on photopolymerisation or UV curable systems). Deep working knowledge of photoinitiator systems, UV/LED cure chemistry, oligomer/monomer networks and adhesion science. Extensive experience in digital printing and ink-jet ink formulation for packaging and direct-to-object substrates. Patent-filing experience or strong innovation track record. Experience working in a matrixed global organisation, with manufacturing and quality teams. What We Offer A role in a global leader in digital ink solutions, with substantial growth and innovation potential. Opportunity to drive next-generation UV/LED ink systems and influence manufacturing and business strategy. Collaborative environment with strong support for R&D, pilot manufacturing and commercialisation. Competitive compensation, benefits and professional development opportunities. Additional Information The base salary range for this position will be $100k-135k / year. The hiring base salary range represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Reasonable Accommodations Notice If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact ************** or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.

You will be the Backshop Painter/Chem Lab, Technician Level III for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Backshop Team\. As a key member of our team, your focus will be in our chemical processing lab, where you will apply various treatments including alodine, anodizing, passivation, and chemical etch with some opportunities to paint smaller aircraft parts and components\. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Backshop Painter/Chem Lab, Technician Level III your primary responsibilities will be Painting/coating parts with primer/Aircraft paint and marking Part numbers/various markings\. Other essential job functions will be required, such as: 1\. Alodine Application: Apply chromate conversion coatings to aircraft parts to provide corrosion resistance and improve paint adhesion\. 2\. Anodizing: Perform electrochemical conversion coating to create a durable, corrosion\-resistant surface on aluminum parts\. 3\. Passivation: Treat stainless steel parts to remove free iron and promote a passive layer, reducing the risk of corrosion\. 4\. Chemical Etch: Prepare surfaces for painting by applying a chemical etch to remove impurities and create a strong bond between the metal and paint\. **What's In It For You: Possibility of 3\-day weekends every weekend\!** This position is for 1st shift Monday \-Thursday \(5:30a\-4:00p\) From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here\. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus \-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you\. This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville\. **Basic Qualifications:** Candidate must have 8 years total Paint experience with at least 6 years of aircraft and/or Automotive paint applications or Chemical coating processes to include Alodine, acid etch, etc or other related Aircraft/automotive coatings experience\. **Desired Skills:** - Ability to read and interpret engineering paint drawings and technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes to ensure precise application\. - Expertise in the layout, application, and interpretation of marking drawings for major and minor interior/exterior markings and decals, including stripes and two\-tone surfaces, which are essential for aircraft identification and aesthetics\. - Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage painting projects, enhance team productivity through strategic planning, and foster a collaborative work environment\. - Capable of performing comprehensive surface preparation, including sophisticated chemical treatments and abrasive techniques on critical and structural components of aircraft\. - Capable of applying multiple layers of paint, controlling the thickness and evenness of each coat, and managing intermediate drying times and techniques without supervision\. - Capable of adjusting paint mixing ratios and viscosity for different environmental conditions and surface types, ensuring consistent quality and thickness in each coat without supervision\. **Clearance Level:** None **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full\-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits\. **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer\. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics\.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 \- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration\.** Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\. **Experience Level:** Hourly/Non\-Exempt **Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Technicians **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at ********************** At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are: + Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment + Paid parental leave + 401K eligibility + Tuition reimbursement + Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate + Paid vacation and paid holidays Job Description The Digital Ink Solutions team at Avery Dennison designs, compounds and delivers high-quality ink systems for industrial printing, OEM printer manufacturers, direct-to-object applications and packaging. Their latest technology focus is on UV and LED-curable inks, including specialty pre-coat solutions for glass and challenging substrates. Avery Dennison (******************************************** Role Overview We are looking for a highly capable UV Digital Ink Formulator (PhD) to lead and execute research and development of UV/LED curable inks-from concept through commercialization. You will work cross-functionally (R&D, applications, quality, manufacturing, regulatory) to drive formulation innovation through raw material selection, assessment of physical performance properties, regulatory compliance and scale-up readiness. If you thrive in a fast-paced, materials-science driven environment and want to make an impact in advanced ink systems, this is for you. Key Responsibilities + Lead the development of next generation UV/LED-curable digital ink formulations: select ink components such as monomers/oligomers, photoinitiators, dispersions and additives to create ink formulations for performance on various substrates. + Manage multiple product development projects, focused on ink-jet inks design and improvement, while achieving targeted costs, project timing, and customer and regulatory specifications + Design, execute and analyse experiments to optimize cure behaviour, adhesion, flexibility, print performance, colour stability, shelf life, print-head compatibility and durability (mechanical, chemical, environmental). + Validate ink performance through printing in-house and working with customers. + Carry out on-site hands-on ink formulation, testing and printing. + Translate customer and market requirements (industrial printing, direct-to-object, packaging graphics) into technical specifications and formulation targets. + Scale-up promising formulations from lab to pilot manufacturing; work with manufacturing/compounding teams to ensure batch reproducibility, process robustness, cost targets and quality metrics. + Support regulatory and sustainability initiatives: ensure inks meet environmental, health & safety standards and support requested certifications and compliance requirements.. + Generate technical documentation: formulation records, test method protocols, stability/aging studies, failure analyses, root-cause investigations, and intellectual property capture (patent ideas). + Mentor junior chemists/technicians, share best practices in UV chemistry, photopolymerisation, and ink-system engineering. + Stay abreast of emerging UV/LED photochemistry, ink-jet / digital printing trends, new substrates and materials to position us ahead of competition. Qualifications Required: + PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or closely related discipline (emphasis on photopolymerisation or UV curable systems). + Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience developing UV/LED curable coatings or inks in industrial environments. + Strong analytical skills: experience with rheology, particle-size measurement, surface tensiometry, cure-testing, adhesion testing, environmental aging. + Hands-on lab experience with formulation and small-scale compounding, plus experience facilitating scale-up to pilot/production. + Excellent organization and written documentation of experimentation planning, results and analysis. + Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to translate technical detail into business value. + Comfortable in a global business environment; able to manage multiple projects and priorities. + Team player with excellent interpersonnel interaction skills + Ability to apply learnings from research to proceed to commercialization in an expedited manner Preferred: + Deep working knowledge of photoinitiator systems, UV/LED cure chemistry, oligomer/monomer networks and adhesion science. + Extensive experience in digital printing and ink-jet ink formulation for packaging and direct-to-object substrates. + Patent-filing experience or strong innovation track record. + Experience working in a matrixed global organisation, with manufacturing and quality teams. What We Offer + A role in a global leader in digital ink solutions, with substantial growth and innovation potential. + Opportunity to drive next-generation UV/LED ink systems and influence manufacturing and business strategy. + Collaborative environment with strong support for R&D, pilot manufacturing and commercialisation. Competitive compensation, benefits and professional development opportunities. Additional Information The base salary range for this position will be $100k-135k / year. The hiring base salary range represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Reasonable Accommodations Notice If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact ************** or ********************************** to discuss reasonable accommodations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

You will be the Backshop Painter/Chem Lab, Technician Level III for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Backshop Team. As a key member of our team, your focus will be in our chemical processing lab, where you will apply various treatments including alodine, anodizing, passivation, and chemical etch with some opportunities to paint smaller aircraft parts and components. What You Will Be Doing As the Backshop Painter/Chem Lab, Technician Level III your primary responsibilities will be Painting/coating parts with primer/Aircraft paint and marking Part numbers/various markings. Other essential job functions will be required, such as: 1. Alodine Application: Apply chromate conversion coatings to aircraft parts to provide corrosion resistance and improve paint adhesion. 2. Anodizing: Perform electrochemical conversion coating to create a durable, corrosion-resistant surface on aluminum parts. 3. Passivation: Treat stainless steel parts to remove free iron and promote a passive layer, reducing the risk of corrosion. 4. Chemical Etch: Prepare surfaces for painting by applying a chemical etch to remove impurities and create a strong bond between the metal and paint. What's In It For You: Possibility of 3-day weekends every weekend! This position is for 1st shift Monday -Thursday (5:30a-4:00p) From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville. Basic Qualifications: Candidate must have 8 years total Paint experience with at least 6 years of aircraft and/or Automotive paint applications or Chemical coating processes to include Alodine, acid etch, etc or other related Aircraft/automotive coatings experience. Desired Skills: * Ability to read and interpret engineering paint drawings and technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes to ensure precise application. * Expertise in the layout, application, and interpretation of marking drawings for major and minor interior/exterior markings and decals, including stripes and two-tone surfaces, which are essential for aircraft identification and aesthetics. * Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage painting projects, enhance team productivity through strategic planning, and foster a collaborative work environment. * Capable of performing comprehensive surface preparation, including sophisticated chemical treatments and abrasive techniques on critical and structural components of aircraft. * Capable of applying multiple layers of paint, controlling the thickness and evenness of each coat, and managing intermediate drying times and techniques without supervision. * Capable of adjusting paint mixing ratios and viscosity for different environmental conditions and surface types, ensuring consistent quality and thickness in each coat without supervision. Clearance Level: None Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Technicians Type: Full-Time Shift: First

The Digital Ink Solutions team at Avery Dennison designs, compounds and delivers high-quality ink systems for industrial printing, OEM printer manufacturers, direct-to-object applications and packaging. Their latest technology focus is on UV and LED-curable inks, including specialty pre-coat solutions for glass and challenging substrates. Avery Dennison Role Overview We are looking for a highly capable UV Digital Ink Formulator (PhD) to lead and execute research and development of UV/LED curable inks-from concept through commercialization. You will work cross-functionally (R&D, applications, quality, manufacturing, regulatory) to drive formulation innovation through raw material selection, assessment of physical performance properties, regulatory compliance and scale-up readiness. If you thrive in a fast-paced, materials-science driven environment and want to make an impact in advanced ink systems, this is for you. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development of next generation UV/LED-curable digital ink formulations: select ink components such as monomers/oligomers, photoinitiators, dispersions and additives to create ink formulations for performance on various substrates. * Manage multiple product development projects, focused on ink-jet inks design and improvement, while achieving targeted costs, project timing, and customer and regulatory specifications * Design, execute and analyse experiments to optimize cure behaviour, adhesion, flexibility, print performance, colour stability, shelf life, print-head compatibility and durability (mechanical, chemical, environmental). * Validate ink performance through printing in-house and working with customers. * Carry out on-site hands-on ink formulation, testing and printing. * Translate customer and market requirements (industrial printing, direct-to-object, packaging graphics) into technical specifications and formulation targets. * Scale-up promising formulations from lab to pilot manufacturing; work with manufacturing/compounding teams to ensure batch reproducibility, process robustness, cost targets and quality metrics. * Support regulatory and sustainability initiatives: ensure inks meet environmental, health & safety standards and support requested certifications and compliance requirements.. * Generate technical documentation: formulation records, test method protocols, stability/aging studies, failure analyses, root-cause investigations, and intellectual property capture (patent ideas). * Mentor junior chemists/technicians, share best practices in UV chemistry, photopolymerisation, and ink-system engineering. * Stay abreast of emerging UV/LED photochemistry, ink-jet / digital printing trends, new substrates and materials to position us ahead of competition. Required: * Master's in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or closely related discipline (emphasis on photopolymerisation or UV curable systems). * Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience developing UV/LED curable coatings or inks in industrial environments for candidates with a PhD. 4+ years for those with a Master's degree. * Strong analytical skills: experience with rheology, particle-size measurement, surface tensiometry, cure-testing, adhesion testing, environmental aging. * Hands-on lab experience with formulation and small-scale compounding, plus experience facilitating scale-up to pilot/production. * Excellent organization and written documentation of experimentation planning, results and analysis. * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to translate technical detail into business value. * Comfortable in a global business environment; able to manage multiple projects and priorities. * Team player with excellent interpersonnel interaction skills * Ability to apply learnings from research to proceed to commercialization in an expedited manner Preferred: * PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or closely related discipline (emphasis on photopolymerisation or UV curable systems). * Deep working knowledge of photoinitiator systems, UV/LED cure chemistry, oligomer/monomer networks and adhesion science. * Extensive experience in digital printing and ink-jet ink formulation for packaging and direct-to-object substrates. * Patent-filing experience or strong innovation track record. * Experience working in a matrixed global organisation, with manufacturing and quality teams. What We Offer * A role in a global leader in digital ink solutions, with substantial growth and innovation potential. * Opportunity to drive next-generation UV/LED ink systems and influence manufacturing and business strategy. * Collaborative environment with strong support for R&D, pilot manufacturing and commercialisation. Competitive compensation, benefits and professional development opportunities. The base salary range for this position will be $100k-135k / year. The hiring base salary range represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Reasonable Accommodations Notice If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact ************** or ********************************** to discuss reasonable accommodations.