Tint Specialist (Color Lab Technician - Paint)

Hermance Machine Company • Bethlehem, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Würth Baer Supply Company is seeking a Color Lab Technician (Tint Specialist) for its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania facility. The company distributes custom paints, stains, and coatings for markets including kitchen cabinet manufacturing, industrial applications, instrument finishing, and architectural millwork. Its product range includes pre-catalyzed lacquers, conversion varnishes, 2K polyurethanes and acrylics, single-component water-based coatings, and 2K waterborne systems.

The technician manually matches and formulates stains and pigmented lacquers to customer specifications, using a spectrophotometer to support color matching and applying manual adjustments when needed. The role also includes quality control, formula and adjustment record keeping, equipment and inventory maintenance, customer service, sales support, coating catalyzing and mixing, and spray demonstrations and finishing training at customer facilities. The position requires 1 to 2 years of relevant experience and an ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, and compensation is $25.00 per hour. A pre-employment drug screen is required, including THC testing without exception.

Requirements

• 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; machine-generated results may require human refinement.
• 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 tracking inventory.
• Exceptional attention to detail and color perception.
• Strong organization and record-keeping abilities.
• Professional demeanor when working with customers and team members.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with customers, sales representatives, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and proactive approach.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to color discrepancies.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet customer deadlines.
• Pre-employment drug screen required, including THC testing without exception.

Nice To Haves

• Experience matching stains across multiple wood species, such as maple, oak, and walnut.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in coatings, color science, or finishing.

Responsibilities

• Manually mix and match stains and pigmented lacquers to meet customer specifications.
• Operate and interpret results from a spectrophotometer ("Color Eye") to assist with color matching, making manual adjustments as needed.
• Develop and adjust stain formulations to account for variations in wood grain and absorption properties.
• Maintain color consistency, finish quality, and application accuracy so products meet customer expectations.
• Maintain detailed records of colors developed, formulas, and adjustments.
• Maintain lacquer spray equipment and dispensers, and oversee inventory.
• Assist customers in person and by phone with color solutions, stain recommendations, and product selection.
• Partner with Sales Representatives to meet customer expectations and troubleshoot color-related challenges.
• Catalyze coatings and mix tints accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct spray demonstrations and finishing training at customer facilities.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in coatings and finishing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; new hires receive access on the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) with matching; the company matches half of the first 5% of annual compensation, starting immediately.
• 8 paid company holidays.
• Vacation: 2 weeks for 0–5 years of service, 3 weeks for 5–10 years, 4 weeks for 10–15 years, and 5 weeks for 15+ years.
• 1 week of paid sick time, with unused time eligible to be cashed out at year end.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed