Paint Materials Technician — 1st Shift, Potential Hire

QPS Employment Group; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Paint Materials Assistant for a company in Racine, WI. The role involves mixing paints, spraying color panels, and maintaining color standards for production lines.

You will track usage, assist with color adjustments, and ensure clean, organized mixing rooms in a fast-paced facility. Ideal candidates have attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with paint mixing, automotive refinishing, or spray application is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formulas and written procedures consistently.
• Comfort with basic math, precise measurement and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to perceive color differences and learn consistent spray techniques.
• Dependable and organized with clear communication and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint for daily production using approved formulas and procedures, weighing materials accurately and labeling each mix.
• Spray color panels and hits used as references for color and appearance.
• Create spray-out cards for color matching and document results with the Paint Materials Lead.
• Assist with color adjustments and record approved formulas, mixes, and panel IDs.
• Coordinate with painters and the Lead to prioritize requests and flag material or color issues.
• Keep color standard panels and stored materials organized and easy to retrieve.
• Monitor inventory levels and report needs to support ordering and reduce waste.
• Clean and maintain mixing and spray equipment and maintain 6S standards in mixing rooms.

Skills

Paint mixing

Automotive refinishing

Spray application

Attention to detail

Math

Recordkeeping

Color perception

Communication

Organization

Job description

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Paint Materials Assistant for a company in Racine, WI. The role involves mixing paints, spraying color panels, and maintaining color standards for production lines.

You will track usage, assist with color adjustments, and ensure clean, organized mixing rooms in a fast-paced facility. Ideal candidates have attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to follow procedures.