Color Lab Technician — Tint & Finish Expert

Wurth Wood Group; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Würth Wood Group is seeking a Color Lab Technician (Tint Specialist) to join our Elkridge, MD team. This role focuses on producing accurate color matches for stains, coatings, and finishes used by custom cabinet and architectural millwork customers.

You’ll learn and apply tinting techniques, work with Corob tint systems and spectrophotometers, and maintain precise records while collaborating with Operations and Sales.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with paint tinting, color matching, stains, coatings, or finishing products is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with color-matching or paint‑department experience from home improvement, hardware, paint, coatings, or similar retail environments are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to distinguish subtle differences in color, tone, shade, and finish.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent results.
• Comfortable learning tint‑dispensing equipment, spectrophotometer technology, and color formulation processes.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn order‑processing and inventory systems.
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple custom matches and remixes while maintaining accuracy.
• Dependable, self‑directed, and comfortable working in a hands‑on production environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn professional wood‑finishing products and applications.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce approximately 3–6 custom color matches per day, along with required remixes and adjustments.
• Mix and match stains, lacquers, and other finishing products to customer specifications.
• Maintain consistent color accuracy across repeat orders and custom formulations.
• Use a Corob tint dispensing system to dispense products and record formulations.
• Utilize a spectrophotometer when appropriate to assist with color development and matching.
• Mix and prepare both 1-gallon and 5-gallon batches.
• Work with a variety of water-based and solvent-based finishing products, including pre-catalyzed and post-catalyzed lacquers, polyurethane products, and other professional wood coatings.
• Work with finishing product lines including Sayerlack and M.L. Campbell.
• Evaluate color matches visually and make manual adjustments when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of formulas, adjustments, remixes, and completed orders.
• Process and track orders and inventory using Agility/DMSI.
• Maintain tinting equipment and keep the color lab clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and other team members to resolve color or product-related issues.
• As product knowledge develops, assist customers by phone, email, or in person with color and finishing questions.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and product-handling procedures.

Skills

Color tinting

Color matching

Spectrophotometer

Tint dispensing

Quality control

Documentation

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Tools

Corob tint system

Spectrophotometer

Job description

Würth Wood Group is seeking a Color Lab Technician (Tint Specialist) to join our Elkridge, MD team. This role focuses on producing accurate color matches for stains, coatings, and finishes used by custom cabinet and architectural millwork customers.

You’ll learn and apply tinting techniques, work with Corob tint systems and spectrophotometers, and maintain precise records while collaborating with Operations and Sales.