Lab Dye Technician

Workforce Strategies, Incorporated; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Weekly pay

On-the-job training

Potential permanent hire

Job summary

Workforce Strategies, Incorporated in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a meticulous Laboratory Technician for a busy dyehouse. You will prepare dye formulations, measure chemicals, and run lab trials to ensure color accuracy with safe data handling.

This full-time, on-site role offers a Monday–Friday shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits, plus potential permanent hire based on performance. A bachelor’s degree or 2 years in manufacturing/lab work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of manufacturing or laboratory experience.
• Ability to pass Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test with score 16+.
• Must read/write English and show strong data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dye formulations and measure liquids and powders.
• Run lab trials and compare results to standard samples.
• Adjust formulas and perform quality testing on materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Math & analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Pay Rate: $20.00
Office: Grand Rapids, MI
Job ID: 1733354

Color is either right or it is wrong, and there is no hiding the difference under bright factory lights. As a Laboratory Technician in a busy dyehouse, your day revolves around precision, judgment, and the quiet pressure of getting it exactly right the first time. Every formula you mix becomes part of a finished product someone will see, touch, and judge. You will measure, test, and adjust until color matches are exact, knowing production depends on your call. If you have ever trusted your eye more than a screen and still double checked the numbers, you already understand the rhythm here. It is hands on, exacting work that rewards focus and consistency.

This production focused textile operation in Kentwood runs a dedicated dyehouse supporting yarn manufacturing at scale. The facility blends laboratory precision with floor level production, supplying consistent color standards and quality materials for downstream manufacturing processes in a structured, team driven environment.

You will prepare dye formulations, measure liquid and powder chemicals, and run lab trials. You will compare results to standard samples, adjust formulas, perform quality testing on materials, manage yarn assignments for dyeing, and keep the lab clean, safe, and organized.

What we offer the Laboratory Technician position

• Pay: $23 to $27 per hour based on experience
• Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Clean, organized work environment
• On the job training and skill development
• A $100 bonus for every friend you refer to us, plus an additional $25 bonus for your referral to WSI
• Opportunity for permanent hire based on performance

Qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years of manufacturing or laboratory experience
• Ability to pass a Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test with a score of 16 or better
• Must be able to speak, write, and read basic English
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Solid math and analytical ability
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand most of the shift
• Must not have a wool allergy

If you are someone who notices small differences others miss and takes pride in getting things exact, this role will feel natural. Bring your focus, your steady pace, and your judgment. The work is real, the expectations are clear, and your results will speak for themselves.

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