Paint Lab Technician

dihoconsulting; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA seeks a reliable Paint Lab Technician to support formulation and quality processes in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on mixing paints, chemicals, and additives to meet client specifications for pipeline coatings.

The position is day shift with early starts and long days possible; standard hours are from morning to late afternoon, requiring flexibility to adapt to production needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial coatings or paint manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on mixing of paints, chemicals, and additives required.
• Ability to follow client specs, formulas, and QC standards.
• Knowledge of color matching and lab QC processes is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication; basic math/computer skills.
• Able to work independently and in fast-paced teams.
• Flexibility to adjust hours based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Support paint formulation and quality processes in manufacturing.
• Mix chemicals and additives to produce coatings per client specs.
• Follow formulas and QC standards to ensure product consistency.
• Assist with color matching and lab QC tasks when needed.

Skills

Industrial coatings

Paint manufacturing

Laboratory environments

Mixing paints

Mixing chemicals

Additives handling

Client specifications

Formulas

Quality control (QC) standards

Color matching

Lab QC processes

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Mathematics

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paint Lab Technician to support paint formulation and quality processes in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for mixing chemicals and additives to produce industrial coatings that meet client specifications for pipeline applications.

This is a day-shift position. Candidates must be flexible to start as early as 4:00 AM and finish as late as 6:00 PM. Standard hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Key Requirements

• Experience in industrial coatings, paint manufacturing, or laboratory environments
• Hands-on experience mixing paints, chemicals, and additives
• Ability to follow client specifications, formulas, and QC standards
• Knowledge of color matching and lab QC processes (preferred)
• Strong verbal, written, and basic computer/math skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
• Flexibility to adjust work hours based on production needs

About DIHO Consulting USA

DIHO Consulting USA connects dependable talent with long-term opportunities in industrial and manufacturing environments. We focus on safety, growth, and reliable career pathways for our associates.