Career & Culture

Careers & Culture

Careers

Be part of the Chemetall team! We are the global surface treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division and offer a wealth of career opportunities. Our customers can expect more. You can, too.

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Welcome to Chemetall´s and BASF’s job world! We offer job opportunities for everyone, from students to professionals. Become part of the best team!

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Do you want to bring in your professional excellence, creativity and ideas and be part of a strong global community? Explore your career opportunities at Chemetall.

Are you striving to take over a corporate role to steer the growth and strategic direction of our global functions in administration, management, marketing, finance or people and culture? Do you want to join our cutting-edge laboratory team, where innovation meets precision in surface treatment technologies? Do you wish to step into the heart of operations with a manufacturing career? At Chemetall, excellence in production meets a commitment to safety and sustainability. Join a global team that prides itself on operational efficiency and the highest standards of quality in creating products that lead the surface treatment market.

Would you like to work for an open-minded company that is well-represented across the globe? Do you want to combine career and family? Whether you wish to join us as an intern, an apprentice, a recent graduate or an expert, we offer all kinds of interesting ways to learn and grow. See for yourself!

Current Career Opportunities Worldwide

Chemetall offers students, graduates and professionals a wide range of career
opportunities around the globe.

North America EMEA & South America Asia Pacific

Working at Chemetall allows me to play an active role in preserving the environment by helping our customers to achieve their sustainability goals. We're not just meeting environmental regulations—we're innovating more sustainable technologies and solutions that help protect the planet. It's empowering to be part of a team dedicated to a greener future.

Althea Pullen

EHS Management, Boksburg, South Africa

10 reasons why you should work at Chemetall, the global surface treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division:

Work in an environment that inspires, supports and connects
Develop your career
Innovate in a forward looking, customer-centered company
Think outside the box and bring your own ideas
Drive diversity in people, opinions and experiences
Expose yourself to international teams and cultures
Drive sustainable solutions and play an active role in preserving the environment
Enjoy work/life balance
Earn a competitive wage and benefits
Feel the passion for surface treatment

How We Work

A strong working community and exceptional collaboration are the foundations of our culture, empowering us to serve our individual customer requirements and to tackle and resolve today’s challenges. This ability to drive people-centric business solidifies Chemetall’s position as a global market leader in the surface treatment industry.

We value innovation and continuous improvement throughout our services and solutions, enhancing our collective success. This culture of collaboration sets us apart as a leading surface treatment brand and makes Chemetall an exceptional place to work. Our customers can expect more, and our employees
can, too.

What We Offer

Our team benefits from a highly professional, rewarding work environment and excellent company
culture. We offer competitive compensation and reward packages across all our operations.

People Development

At Chemetall, the continuous education and development of our team is essential for our growth path. For this reason, we heavily invest in the professional development of our employees. We support our teams’ professional development through numerous programs and apprenticeships, empowering them to become leading experts within their areas of specialization.

Performance-Based Compensation

We offer extra financial incentives through a bonus program for our employees. Our bonus program supports our conviction that performance should be rewarded and recognized.

Safety and Health

Our employees are our most important asset, and we take proactive measures to ensure their safety at work. Because we believe that all work-related injuries and illnesses are preventable, we have a goal of zero incidents. We support this goal with training and best practices in our application of technology and engineering, organization, processes and procedures.

International Work

Chemetall, the surface treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, encompasses multiple subsidiaries and production sites worldwide. Many team members are involved in a daily exchange with international colleagues. To enhance our culture of collaboration and knowledge transfer, tasks are solved in international projects, where appropriate. Members of project teams are selected by knowledge and function, not by location. This strong international collaboration enables our employees to enrich their professional development and personal experiences.