Stephen Rantz
Laboratory Technician at Kinon Surface Design Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Kinon Surface Design Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2023
• Sole technician responsible for performing all the calculations and the chemistry to combine many different resins, curing agents, and additives to facilitate the creation of epoxy resin panels for a diverse clientele, including Chanel stores globally. These panels are mounted on walls, fitted as countertops, and constructed into cabinetry • Mapped out daily production tasks, and manufactured ready-for-use large batches of mixed materials with precision, and on-time per pattern… Show more • Sole technician responsible for performing all the calculations and the chemistry to combine many different resins, curing agents, and additives to facilitate the creation of epoxy resin panels for a diverse clientele, including Chanel stores globally. These panels are mounted on walls, fitted as countertops, and constructed into cabinetry • Mapped out daily production tasks, and manufactured ready-for-use large batches of mixed materials with precision, and on-time per pattern procedure • Experimented, researched, and developed new colors, pattern procedures, and resin formulas. Created test panels that were subjected to controlled experiments including fire proofing, weathering, and hardening • Developed a Class-A fire-rated epoxy formula with improved anti-aging, anti-yellowing properties • Maintained Master inventory log including ordering critical materials to ensure continuous, non-interrupted production. In addition to general lab supplies, inventory consisted of three main resins, two main curing agents, countless pigments (powder and liquid), and approximately twelve additives • Assisted with weekly and monthly production schedules as orders were received, taking into account promised delivery dates Show less • Sole technician responsible for performing all the calculations and the chemistry to combine many different resins, curing agents, and additives to facilitate the creation of epoxy resin panels for a diverse clientele, including Chanel stores globally. These panels are mounted on walls, fitted as countertops, and constructed into cabinetry • Mapped out daily production tasks, and manufactured ready-for-use large batches of mixed materials with precision, and on-time per pattern… Show more • Sole technician responsible for performing all the calculations and the chemistry to combine many different resins, curing agents, and additives to facilitate the creation of epoxy resin panels for a diverse clientele, including Chanel stores globally. These panels are mounted on walls, fitted as countertops, and constructed into cabinetry • Mapped out daily production tasks, and manufactured ready-for-use large batches of mixed materials with precision, and on-time per pattern procedure • Experimented, researched, and developed new colors, pattern procedures, and resin formulas. Created test panels that were subjected to controlled experiments including fire proofing, weathering, and hardening • Developed a Class-A fire-rated epoxy formula with improved anti-aging, anti-yellowing properties • Maintained Master inventory log including ordering critical materials to ensure continuous, non-interrupted production. In addition to general lab supplies, inventory consisted of three main resins, two main curing agents, countless pigments (powder and liquid), and approximately twelve additives • Assisted with weekly and monthly production schedules as orders were received, taking into account promised delivery dates Show less
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Education
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University of Florida
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - BCHE, Chemical Engineering