COATINGS / LAB TECHNICIAN

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hardware distributor is seeking a Coatings / Lab Technician for their Moncton branch. In this entry-level role, you will prepare and test coating products, ensuring quality and compliance. Ideal candidates should have attention to detail and some experience with coating products. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Dynamic and inspiring environment

Competitive salary based on market

Progressive salary driven by performance

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Group insurance plan

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory, hardware store, warehouse, or with coating products is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and test coating products according to established specifications.
• Perform quality checks on mixes and finished products.
• Operate laboratory and workshop equipment.
• Document results, adjust formulas, and ensure product compliance.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and sales team.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Skills

Rigor and attention to detail

Manual skills and practicality

Ability to work independently and in a team

Interest in experimentation and continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or related training

Job description

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We are seeking to fill the permanent position of Coatings / Lab Technician at our Moncton branch, a division of Richelieu Hardware.

Position Overview

• Prepare, mix, and test coating products (paints, stains, specialty finishes) according to established specifications.
• Perform quality checks (visual and technical) on mixes and finished products.
• Operate laboratory and workshop equipment (scales, mixers, applicators, etc.).
• Document results, adjust formulas, and ensure product compliance.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and sales team to respond to customer requests (samples, technical advice).
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or related training or a related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory, hardware store, warehouse, or with coating products is an asset.

Qualifications

• Rigor and attention to detail
• Manual skills and practicality
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Interest in experimentation and continuous improvement

Who are we?

Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and an agent for change in a dynamic and creative industry. We are an importer, distributor and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Our customers – More than 80,000 customers in North America: kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores.

Our team – 3 000 people, close to half of whom focus on sales and marketing, and more than 50% of whom are Richelieu shareholders.

What We Are Offering

• A dynamic and inspiring environment
• A competitive salary that is based on the market.
• A progressive salary driven by performance and managed by objectives results.
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A group insurance plan to meet your personal needs.
• Competitively priced products

Are you interested in this position?

We invite you to visit our corporate website in order to submit your application.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

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