Stain Lab Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStaffing Plus is hiring a Full-Time Stain Lab TechnicianResponsible for the day to day custom color matching to customer-supplied samples. Also, this position may also mix and modify production stains to prescribed formulas. This position requires tinting and mixing stains and pigmented lacquers. It also includes monitoring all levels of production and sample finishing materials and supplies. This includes collaboration with the Finishing Department team leads, to keep their inventory stocked to avoid any process delays to production. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Work closely with the Team Leads and Sample Dept. team, to ensure that sample matching and/or production requirements are fulfilled as scheduled; provide data proactively if delays are anticipated.

• Complies with all safety requirements of the plant, including wearing required breathing PPE.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies for color matching of stains and paints.
• Maintain trained status on the new GHSL (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals).
• Must be able to problem solve and use critical thinking.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvent.
• Must have excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Properly dispose of unused and outdated chemicals properly, and in a timely manner.
• Log all current test coatings and coordinate all testing with the Production and Plant managers.
• Write and send Purchase Orders for coatings, chemicals and supplies, as needed
• Requires exposure to and mixing of chemicals to achieve desired results.
• Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player
• Self-starter with a strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work in an industrial environment (i.e. Ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material)
• Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud Education and/or Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience with Industrial Coatings
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Woodwork coatings experience desired

Prefer: OSHA 10 hour training, CPR/1st Aid/AED training Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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