The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Huntsman Pigments recruit about 100 workers for a new manufacturing facility under construction near the Augusta Regional Airport. 

The recruitment will be held Thursday, Oct 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the James Brown Arena, 601 7th St.  

Previously known as Rockwood Pigments, the company will produce synthetic iron oxide pigments at the facility. The pigments are used to color items in construction, coatings, plastics, and specialty products.  

The company is recruiting process operators and supervisors, mechanical maintenance technicians, electrical and instrumentation technicians, control technicians, and electrical maintenance workers.

Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, applicants must be at least 18 years old. And, they must meet the physical requirements of the jobs and be able to work 12-hour shifts.   

The company offers benefit packages to all employees.

Applicants should bring copies of their resume, dress appropriately, and be prepared to complete applications at the recruitment. 

More information about the positions may be found on the GDOL website www.gdol.ga.gov.

Questions may be submitted to [email protected].