High school diploma or equivalent required
1–3 years of experience in paint mixing, coatings, finishing, or related manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of paint, stain, and coating ingredients, including solvents, pigments, binders, and catalysts.
Excellent color perception and ability to distinguish subtle variations in shade and tone.
Basic mechanical and technical aptitude, including ability to use mixing equipment, spray equipment, and testing tools.
Ability to read and interpret formulas, SDS sheets, and technical instructions.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, and move materials up to 30-35 lbs. max or a 5-gallon bucket of paint.
Capacity to work in environments with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and noise (with appropriate PPE provided).
Visual acuity adequate for color matching and material inspection.
The employee is regularly required to speak or hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.