Color Lab Technician

11 MasterBrand Cabinets LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking a Lab Technician to support the finishing process, including master color planks, chips, and new color development. The role focuses on quality and process improvements within Omega Cabinets finishing operations.

You will follow safety rules, work with finish teams, monitor quality, and generate reports to leadership. Requires ability to read measurement tools, basic math, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Ability to read measurement tools and apply finishes.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret instructions.
• Willingness to follow safety rules and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with finish standardization tests and approve new colors.
• Maintain color standards and communicate with finish suppliers.
• Furnish reports on processes and discrepancies to management.
• Support training for standardization of finish processes.
• Contribute to meeting manufacturing schedules.

Skills

Measurement tools

Finishing processes

Math basics

Job description

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Summary

The Lab Technician contributes to the overall finishing process. This may include all master standard color planks and chips, participates in all new color development and overall improvements in the finish process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Follows all safety rules and contributes to a safe work environment. Follows established manufacturing procedures under assigned department which may include but is not limited to:

• Assist with Finish Standardization Test and Approve all new colors
• Maintain color standards
• Source of Contact for Finish Suppliers
• Source of Contact for Finish Divisions
• Problem Solve finish issues with Team members
• Problem Solve finish issues with Finish Supervisors and Plant Managers
• Monitors process for consistency and overall finish quality
• Furnishes reports as required by Director of Finish Reports all processes and related discrepancies and adjustments to the Manager
• Assists in assuring proper operation of finish equipment and processes in all finish aspects of Omega Cabinets
• Assist in training for standardization of processes within finish
• Assist with improvements with equipment and standardization with in finish areas
• Participates and contributes to a Work Team environment and follows quality control checks.
• Contributes to meeting Omega manufacturing schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read measurement tools. Apply all types of finishes. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to work with and train associates in the finishing processes.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and move materials up to or exceeding 50 lbs. Ability to stand or walk an entire shift (can be 8-10 hours)

Work Environment

Employees must be able to cope with Iowa climates; endure heat and cold conditions in the building. Fast paced workloads and loud noise levels are normal. Paint fumes and exposure to chemicals associated may be present. Personal Protective Equipment as required by OSHA will be provided by the Company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

MasterBrand® isn’t just a cabinet company – we are an organization of people who are Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Building on our history by innovating how we work and what we offer, MasterBrand is proud to be an industry leader. We achieve this through The MasterBrand Way – our business system – which empowers every individual to make the team better, be bold and drive our business forward, and champion improvement in all that we do. Through this unique culture, we strive to create a best place to work where:

• We aim for opportunity, purpose and reward in our associates’ experience all within an organization where our associates can thrive.
• We work hard to create an environment that keeps people safe, values their unique experiences and perspectives, and fosters collaboration and belonging.
• We are committed to supporting the well-being of our associates and the communities in which we operate.

Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.