Paint Lab Tech Paint Mixer for Aluminum Metal Finishing Company

Superior Metal Technologies•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Superior Metal Technologies is a full-service aluminum metal finishing company, specializing in high-performance architectural coatings, including polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF (Kynar 500), eco-friendly acid etch anodize and caustic etch anodize . We've been an aluminum metal finishing leader since 1936. Our years of customer commitment and dedication coupled with industry knowledge have allowed us to become the finisher of choice for a wide range of industries across the country. We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Paint Lab Tec (Paint Mixer) with a strong focus on inventory control to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the flow of materials within our facility, ensuring accuracy in inventory levels, and maintaining a high standard of safety and organization. This role is critical in supporting our production operations and will require a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication skills.

Requirements

Familiar with On Color enough to recall standards, run trials, and dispense formulas
Can use Nova Flow do dispense into pails
Follows paint mixing best practices to ensure consistent results
Uses planning to maximize time when mixing paint
Keeps sample spray booth clean and ready to use
Knows how to use mil gauge to measure DFT
Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook.
Familiar with the SMT Sample creation process
Spray testing all paints before they go to production
Keep colorant levels operational on Nova Flow
Can calibrate spectrophotometer
On Color proficient; Creating standards, searching the database, optimizing adds, etc
Can mix paints using cups and scale
Mixes and sprays all new SMT color samples for customers
Spray testing, organizing, and turning in daily spray samples for Work Orders
Able to mix paints based on production schedule
Capable of spraying samples to correct DFT
Diligent in using minimum waste practices, ie, work-off, un-used inventory, balanced formulas
Prepares all Product Application packets each day for production
Perform regular maintenance and inspections of Nova Flow
Maintains all filters and cleaning of sample spray booth
Correctly label all paints, solvents, and folders
Understands what CIE lab is and how to interpret data
Can use calibration tiles to test color space values on spectrophotometer
Proficient in using office software to complete daily job requirements
On Color proficient; Creating standards, searching the database, optimizing adds, etc
Can mix paints using cups and scale
Mixes and sprays all new SMT color samples for customers
Spray testing, organizing, and turning in daily spray samples for Work Orders
Able to mix paints based on production schedule
Capable of spraying samples to correct DFT
Diligent in using minimum waste practices; ie, work-off, un-used inventory, balanced formulas
Prepares all Product Application packets each day for production
Perform regular maintenance and inspections of Nova Flow
Maintains all filters and cleaning of sample spray booth
Correctly label all paints, solvents, and folders
Understands what CIE lab is and how to interpret data
Can use calibration tiles to test color space values on spectrophotometer
Proficient in using office software to complete daily job requirements