Paint Lab Tech Paint Mixer for Aluminum Metal Finishing Company

Superior Metal Technologies•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$17 - $22

About The Position

Superior Metal Technologies is a full-service aluminum metal finishing company specializing in high-performance architectural coatings, including PVDF (Kynar 500) and eco-friendly acid etch and caustic etch anodize. The company has been an aluminum metal finishing leader since 1936. Superior Metal Technologies is seeking a dedicated, self-motivated Paint Lab Tech (Paint Mixer) to support production operations. The role focuses on paint mixing, color sampling and testing, and preparing materials and documentation for production. It also involves maintaining paint-mixing and sample-spray equipment, minimizing material waste, and ensuring accurate labeling and organized work areas. Training is available for candidates who do not meet every listed requirement. The position is available on first and second shift. The company offers competitive pay, a benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Requirements

The listed qualifications are helpful but not all are required; training will be provided.
Familiarity with On Color, including recalling standards, running trials, dispensing formulas, creating standards, searching the database, and optimizing adds.
Ability to use Nova Flow to dispense paint into pails and maintain its colorant levels.
Knowledge of paint-mixing best practices and ability to mix paint using cups and a scale.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to use a mil gauge to measure DFT and spray samples to the correct DFT.
Ability to calibrate a spectrophotometer and use calibration tiles to test color-space values.
Understanding of CIE lab and ability to interpret its data.
Ability to use planning to manage paint mixing time and follow the production schedule.
Diligence in minimizing material waste.
Proficiency in office software for daily job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the SMT sample creation process.

Responsibilities

Recall color standards, run trials, dispense formulas, create standards, search the database, and optimize formula additions using On Color.
Dispense paint into pails using Nova Flow and maintain operational colorant levels.
Mix paints using cups and a scale, following paint-mixing best practices for consistent results.
Plan mixing work efficiently and mix paints according to the production schedule.
Spray-test paints before they go to production and spray samples to the correct dry film thickness (DFT).
Mix and spray new SMT color samples for customers.
Organize and submit daily spray samples for work orders.
Prepare Product Application packets each day for production.
Use work-off, unused inventory, balanced formulas, and other minimum-waste practices.
Perform regular maintenance and inspections of Nova Flow.
Maintain the sample spray booth, including its filters and cleanliness, and keep it ready for use.
Label paints, solvents, and folders correctly.
Use a mil gauge to measure DFT and calibrate the spectrophotometer.
Use calibration tiles to test color-space values on the spectrophotometer and interpret CIE lab data.
Use office software to complete daily job requirements.