Color Laboratory Technician

Custom Wood Products, Inc.; Kansas; In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Custom Wood Products, Inc. seeks a Color Laboratory Technician to prepare and analyze color samples for cabinetry finishes. You will ensure color accuracy and quality by testing against approved standards and documenting adjustments.

Ideal candidates have attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to follow formulas and safety procedures. This is an in-person, full-time role with growth opportunities in a team-focused environment.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to distinguish color differences.
• Basic math, measurement, percentage, and ratio skills.
• Ability to follow formulas, written instructions, and safety procedures accurately.
• Good organization, communication, prioritization, and basic computer skills.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently after training.

Mansioni

• Measure, mix, tint, adjust, label, and verify stains and paints according to approved formulas and production priorities.
• Evaluate color and finish against approved standards; complete test panels and document adjustments.
• Maintain inventory, monitor reorder levels, store materials properly, and minimize waste.
• Keep accurate batch, formula, correction, and process records.
• Operate and clean mixing, measuring, dispensing, and application equipment.
• Follow chemical-handling, SDS, PPE, spill-response, labeling, and waste-disposal requirements.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Color differentiation

Basic math skills

Follow formulas

Documentation

Communication

Dependable attendance

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

# Color Laboratory TechnicianPlant - St. Marys - St Marys, KS 66536## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryManufacturing## DescriptionCustom Wood Products, Inc. has been a leader in building custom cabinetry since 1981, renowned for craftsmanship and quality. Located in the Midwest, our company emphasizes a strong work ethic, innovative processes, and a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere that values employee dedication and excellence.**Job Summary**We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Color Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and analyzing color samples, ensuring consistency and quality across our custom cabinetry products. Your expertise will support our commitment to delivering beautifully finished, high-quality cabinetry that meets precise specifications and industry standards.**Essential Functions:**· Measure, mix, tint, adjust, label, and verify stains and paints according to approved formulas and production priorities.· Evaluate color and finish against approved standards; complete test panels and document adjustments.· Maintain adequate inventory, monitor reorder levels, store materials properly, and minimize waste.· Keep accurate batch, formula, correction, and process records.· Operate and clean mixing, measuring, dispensing, and application equipment.· Keep work area, organized and safe.· Follow chemical-handling, SDS, PPE, spill-response, labeling, and waste-disposal requirements.**Benefits:*** 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person## Qualifications**Requirements:**· High School Diploma or equivalent preferred· Strong attention to detail and ability to distinguish color differences.· Basic math, measurement, percentage, and ratio skills.· Ability to follow formulas, written instructions, and safety procedures accurately.· Good organization, communication, prioritization, and basic computer skills.· Dependable attendance and ability to work independently after training.· Commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and learning coating systems and processes.· Accurately read labels, formulas, measurements, and batch information.(Manufacturing, finishing, wood-coatings, color-matching, paint, stain, coating, or chemical-handling experience is preferred, but previous coatings or color-matching experience is not required for the right candidate.)**Physical Requirements:**· Stand and walk for extended periods and perform bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive movements.· Regularly lift and move materials up to approximately 50 pounds and safely handle containers and carts.· Wear required PPE and work around coatings, chemicals, odors, noise, and manufacturing equipment.