Paint Color Validation & Testing Technician

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a lab technician to support the Paint Specialist in executing technical paint testing, color development, and brand color validation activities. You will perform routine laboratory tests, document data, and maintain equipment for color development programs including Dynamic Blue and SSP.

You will prepare paint panels, operate spectrophotometer and test equipment under supervision, record test results, and keep project files updated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paint panels and samples for testing and evaluation.
• Operate laboratory test equipment including color spectrophotometer, WOM, corrosion chambers, humidity cabinet, oven, and water immersion tanks under supervision of the Paint Specialist.
• Perform routine tests for color, gloss, adhesion, corrosion, humidity and other paint performance attributes.
• Record, organize and enter test data into laboratory systems and project files.
• Monitor ongoing tests and document abnormalities or deviations.
• Track incoming color standard requests and maintain accurate project status.
• Send weekly color standard status updates to cross functional teams.
• Follow up internal requests for missing or incomplete test request forms.
• Contact suppliers to request timelines for submitted samples and materials.
• Update paint project tracking forms with status and deadlines.
• Maintain organized records of communications, test data and supplier responses.
• Send standardized instructional emails and support communication for paint development workflows.
• Assist with scheduling workload items and organizing test queues for the lab.

Tools

color spectrophotometer

WOM

corrosion chambers

humidity cabinet

oven

water immersion tanks

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a lab technician to support the Paint Specialist in executing technical paint testing, color development, and brand color validation activities. You will perform routine laboratory tests, document data, and maintain equipment for color development programs including Dynamic Blue and SSP.

You will prepare paint panels, operate spectrophotometer and test equipment under supervision, record test results, and keep project files updated.