Paint Lab Technician Paint Mixer

Description

Superior Metal Technologies is a full-service aluminum metal finishing company, specializing in high-performance architectural coatings, including polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF (Kynar 500), eco-friendly acid etch anodize and caustic etch anodize . We've been an aluminum metal finishing leader since 1936. Our years of customer commitment and dedication coupled with industry knowledge have allowed us to become the finisher of choice for a wide range of industries across the country.

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Paint Lab Tec (Paint Mixer) with a strong focus on inventory control to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the flow of materials within our facility, ensuring accuracy in inventory levels, and maintaining a high standard of safety and organization. This role is critical in supporting our production operations and will require a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication skills.

Requirements

  While all these job requirements are not necessary, it will be helpful to have some as we will train. 

This position is available on 1st and 2nd shift. 

· Familiar with On Color enough to recall standards, run trials, and dispense formulas

· Can use Nova Flow do dispense into pails

· Follows paint mixing best practices to ensure consistent results

· Uses planning to maximize time when mixing paint

· Keeps sample spray booth clean and ready to use

· Knows how to use mil gauge to measure DFT 

· Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook.

· Familiar with the SMT Sample creation process

· Spray testing all paints before they go to production

· Keep colorant levels operational on Nova Flow

· Can calibrate spectrophotometer 

· On Color proficient; Creating standards, searching the database, optimizing adds, etc

· Can mix paints using cups and scale 

· Mixes and sprays all new SMT color samples for customers

· Spray testing, organizing, and turning in daily spray samples for Work Orders

· Able to mix paints based on production schedule

· Capable of spraying samples to correct DFT

· Diligent in using minimum waste practices, ie, work-off, un-used inventory, balanced formulas 

· Prepares all Product Application packets each day for production

· Perform regular maintenance and inspections of Nova Flow

· Maintains all filters and cleaning of sample spray booth

· Correctly label all paints, solvents, and folders

· Understands what CIE lab is and how to interpret data

· Can use calibration tiles to test color space values on spectrophotometer 

· Proficient in using office software to complete daily job requirements

· On Color proficient; Creating standards, searching the database, optimizing adds, etc

· Can mix paints using cups and scale 

· Mixes and sprays all new SMT color samples for customers

· Spray testing, organizing, and turning in daily spray samples for Work Orders

· Able to mix paints based on production schedule

· Capable of spraying samples to correct DFT

· Diligent in using minimum waste practices; ie, work-off, un-used inventory, balanced formulas 

· Prepares all Product Application packets each day for production

· Perform regular maintenance and inspections of Nova Flow

· Maintains all filters and cleaning of sample spray booth

· Correctly label all paints, solvents, and folders

· Understands what CIE lab is and how to interpret data

· Can use calibration tiles to test color space values on spectrophotometer 

· Proficient in using office software to complete daily job requirements

Why Join Us? At Superior Metal Technologies, we value our team members and offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about material handling and inventory control and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for joining Superior Metal Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you!

We offer a competitive wages and benefit package, professional grow and an excellent work environment.