Tint Specialist (Color Lab Technician - Paint)

• →Color Matching Expertise: Manually mix and match stains and pigmented lacquers to meet exact customer specifications.
• →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 and absorption properties. Experience matching stains across multiple wood species (e.g., maple, oak, walnut) is strongly preferred but not required.
• →Quality Control: Maintain high standards for color consistency, finish quality, and application accuracy, ensuring the final product meets customer expectations.
• →Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of colors developed, formulas, and adjustments for future reference.
• →Equipment Maintenance: Oversee and maintain lacquer spray equipment, dispensers, and inventory to ensure efficient operations.
• →Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service, both in person and over the phone, by assisting customers with color solutions, stain recommendations, and product selection.
• →Sales Support: Partner with Sales Representatives to fulfill customer expectations and troubleshoot color-related challenges.
• →Catalyzing & Mixing: Accurately catalyze coatings and mix tints with precision and efficiency.
• →On-Site Training & Demonstrations: Conduct spray demonstrations and finishing training at customer facilities.
• →Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in coatings and finishing.

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in color matching stains, coatings, and finishes.
• Experience using spectrophotometers ("Color Eye" machine) for color measurement and adjustment.
• Proficiency in manual color matching by eye, as machine-generated results often require human refinement.
• Experience matching stains across different wood species is strongly preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent work experience in coatings, color science, or finishing).
• This role requires a pre-employment drug screen. We also test for THC without exception.

• Strong understanding of coating application techniques, wood stain absorption, and quality control.
• Proficiency in tinting, catalyzing, and lacquer mixing.
• Advanced Excel skills for maintaining color formulas and inventory tracking.

• Exceptional attention to detail and color perception.
• Highly organized with strong record-keeping abilities.
• Professional and polished demeanor when working with customers and team members.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with customers, sales representatives, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, results-driven individual with a proactive mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to color discrepancies.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while meeting customer deadlines.

• Millwork fabricators, architectural and design firms, cabinetmakers, kitchen & bath showrooms, wood shops.

• This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.

• Many of our employees have been here for 15 to 30+ years.

• Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.

• Conversational and transparent.

At Würth Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued and empowered to succeed. We proudly uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.