Color Specialist

Description

Ready to work for a growing company? Do you have an eye for color and color matching? Open to training and staying on top of your game? Then, look no further!   The Color Specialist is responsible for completing paint mixes as well as color matching and tinting. This includes adherence to the highest quality and standards in the coatings industry while using technical and material resources for achieving the desired result.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Perform all activities required for matching or tinting paint and coatings for use in industrial, aerospace, or military application.

• Follows all processes and guidelines for performing tasks, including documentation, spray-outs, and spectrometer readings. 

• Monitors production queue, prioritizes orders, and partners with Sales / Customer Service to ensure Production Orders are accurate and ship per Customer expectations.

• Maintains knowledge of the skills needed, continuously learning, improving, and training for maximizing quality and efficiency. Become an on-site expert in the different technologies and possible uses of industrial and aerospace coatings.

• Learn and refine proper techniques for completing small and large batch mixes (up to and over 50 gallons) that meet specifications and exceed Customer expectations.

• Strictly adheres to safety guidelines and rules, environmental and regulatory guidelines, and uses all required safety equipment

• Collaborates with Quality Assurance to ensure highest degree of care is in the final product, meeting required standards, process adherence, and AS9100d logs and reports.

• Works with Color Specialist Lead for training, direction, and process in matching colors and production techniques. 

• Reports to Distribution Center Operations Manager for overall job direction, performance, duties, priorities, and review.

• Assists in keeping appropriate toner and shop supplies for lab.

• Maintains cleanliness and quality of the work area. Keep equipment (HVLP spray gun, paint booth, mixing banks, air compressor, etc.) clean and functioning.

• Willingness to work and cross train in other departments frequently.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.  Self-starter attitude comfortable with taking initiative.   

• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues developmental and training opportunities; Strives to continuously build expertise and skills; Shares knowledge and proficiencies with others. 

• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Essential:

· Must be able to perceive color, including when matching coatings and samples.

· Understanding of and experience applying Color Theory

Preferred:

· Experience with metallic toners and mica pearls

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Previous Experience in and demonstrated ability to accurately match color specifications. 

Ability to work safely, in a team environment, and the willingness to work cross-functionally.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Willing to work flexible schedule to cover for other employees during their absence.

Good interpersonal communication, Customer Centric, Attention to Detail.

Ability to perform the physical labor necessary

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Bilingual a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the following software: Inventory and Order Processing (Prophet 21); and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Safety items like respirators and glasses are required in all areas posted. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $16 - $19