Paint Mixer / Colour Matcher

The Hr Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hr Company is seeking an experienced Paint Mixer/Colour Matcher to join our Linbro Park site. You will mix and formulate automotive paints, match colours from samples, and ensure accuracy across high-volume production.

You will operate computerised formulation systems, adjust colours as required, and collaborate with sales, management and customers to meet tight deadlines while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' practical experience as a paint mixer/colour matcher.
• Automotive paint mixing experience essential.
• Automotive colour-matching experience essential.
• Experience using computerised paint formulation software.
• Excellent eye for colour and strong colour perception.
• Good understanding of automotive paint systems.
• Knowledge of light industrial paint systems and paint binders.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mix and formulate automotive paint colours accurately.
• Match colours from customer samples.
• Use computerised paint formulation and mixing systems.
• Make colour adjustments where required.
• Work with automotive and light industrial paint systems.
• Understand different paint binder systems.
• Ensure paint is mixed according to specifications.
• Maintain colour accuracy and consistency.
• Work efficiently to meet customer turnaround times.
• Maintain mixing equipment and work areas.
• Follow quality control, safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Identify and report colour, equipment or stock issues.
• Work closely with customers, sales staff, management and colleagues.

Skills

Eye for colour

Colour matching

Attention to detail

Excellent colour perception

Communication skills

Reliability

Independence

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Quality mindset

Tools

Computerised paint formulation software

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mix and formulate automotive paint colours accurately


• Match colours from customer samples


• Use computerised paint formulation and mixing systems


• Make colour adjustments where required


• Work with automotive and light industrial paint systems


• Understand different paint binder systems


• Ensure paint is mixed according to specifications


• Maintain colour accuracy and consistency


• Work efficiently to meet customer turnaround times


• Maintain mixing equipment and work areas


• Follow quality control, safety and housekeeping procedures


• Identify and report colour, equipment or stock issues


• Work closely with customers, sales staff, management and colleagues

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years' practical experience as a Paint Mixer / Colour Matcher


• Automotive paint mixing experience is essential


• Automotive colour-matching experience is essential


• Experience using computerised paint formulation software
  
• Excellent eye for colour and strong colour perception


• Good understanding of automotive paint systems


• Knowledge of light industrial paint systems and paint binders


• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines


• Experience working in a high-volume environment


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Reliable, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team


• Comfortable working the required hours and fully on-site in Linbro Park