Colorimetric Lab Specialist: Paint Matching & Color Samples

Mankiewicz Coatings USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) employer contribution

PTO including vacation and sick days

Overtime opportunities

On-the-job training

Job summary

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a motivated Colorimetric Associate to prepare, test, and support color samples for product formulations. You will mix paints per formulas, test color matches, and update color formula databases.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. SAP experience is a plus, and the team offers 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or relevant job function experience.
• Lab setting experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including with customers.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and matches paints and coatings based on formulas, samples, and client requests.
• Tests color technologies and methods and adjusts as needed to match target color.
• Creates custom color samples and updates color formula databases.
• Reviews preliminary mixtures against desired color, texture, and finish, making adjustments as necessary.
• Completes documentation of color mixing processes and results; seeks guidance when needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area following 5S principles.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Work under pressure

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a motivated Colorimetric Associate to prepare, test, and support color samples for product formulations. You will mix paints per formulas, test color matches, and update color formula databases.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. SAP experience is a plus, and the team offers 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.