Color Lab Technician

MasterBrand, Inc.•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

The Color Lab Technician contributes to the overall finishing process by maintaining master standard color planks and chips, participating in new color development, and supporting improvements to finishing processes. The role follows safety and manufacturing procedures, monitors consistency and finish quality, and helps ensure the proper operation of finish equipment and processes across Omega Cabinets. The technician works with associates, finish suppliers, finish divisions, supervisors, and plant managers to resolve finish issues and standardize processes. The position also supports training, reports on processes and discrepancies, contributes to quality checks and the manufacturing schedule, and performs other duties as assigned. The work involves a fast-paced manufacturing environment with loud noise, possible paint fumes and chemical exposure, and heat and cold conditions.

Requirements

Ability to read measurement tools.
Ability to apply all types of finishes.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions using common sense.
Ability to work with and train associates in finishing processes.
Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for an entire shift, which may last 8–10 hours.
Ability to cope with Iowa climates and endure heat and cold conditions in the building.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with loud noise and possible exposure to paint fumes and associated chemicals.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules and contribute to a safe work environment.
Follow established manufacturing procedures in the assigned department.
Assist with finish standardization.
Test and approve new colors.
Maintain color standards.
Serve as a point of contact for finish suppliers and finish divisions.
Troubleshoot finish issues with team members, finish supervisors, and plant managers.
Monitor processes for consistency and overall finish quality.
Prepare reports as required by the Director of Finish.
Report processes, discrepancies, and adjustments to the Manager.
Help ensure the proper operation of finish equipment and processes across finish areas of Omega Cabinets.
Assist with training associates on standardized finishing processes.
Assist with equipment and process-standardization improvements in finish areas.
Participate in a work-team environment and follow quality-control checks.
Contribute to meeting the Omega manufacturing schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.