What are the responsibilities and job description for the Color Matching Specialist position at WRH Manufacturing, LLC?
Critical Position Duties
- Color Matching Expertise: Manually mix and match dyes, pigments, and bases to accomplish matching stains and pigmented lacquers to meet quality standards
- Use of Spectrophotometer ("Color Eye"): Operate and interpret results from the spectrophotometer to assist in color matching while making manual adjustments as needed for precise color accuracy.
- Custom Stain Formulation: Develop and adjust stain formulations to account for variations in wood grain, absorption properties, sanding schedule, and finishing application process. Experience matching stains across multiple wood species (e.g., maple, birch, oak, hickory, alder, cherry, walnut, etc.)
- Quality Control: Maintain high standards for color consistency, finish quality, and application accuracy, ensuring the final product meets company expectations.
- Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of colors developed, formulas, and adjustments for future reference.
- Equipment Maintenance: Oversee and maintain laboratory spray equipment, tools, dispensers, and inventory to ensure efficient operations.
- Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in coatings and finishing. Knowledge of different solvents used in paint and stain matches across varying finish product lines
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in color matching stains, coatings, and finishes..
- Proficiency in manual color matching by eye, as machine-generated results often require human refinement.
- Experience matching stains across different wood species required.
- Strong aptitude in problem solving
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Must effectively meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Must be able to sit or stand for the majority of the shift, including working on uneven surfaces. Apply physical mobility, including reaching, lifting, holding, pushing and pulling, bending, kneeling, extending arms and legs, and/or lifting/carrying objects or parts up to 80 pounds around the work area, department, and/or factory floor
Must be able to perform duties while wearing a Finishing Respirator for 4-8 hours a day
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30