Tint Specialist

Wurth Wood Group•Raleigh, NC

12d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Würth Wood Group is seeking a Color Lab Technician (Tint Specialist) for its Raleigh, North Carolina branch. The role produces accurate custom color matches and maintains consistency across stains, coatings, and finishes for customers in the custom cabinetry and architectural millwork industries. Candidates newer to professional color matching are welcome, including those with relevant experience in retail paint, hardware, or home improvement settings. Strong color perception, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and consistent results are emphasized over years of experience. The specialist works alongside an experienced team member and receives ongoing training in color development, finishing products, customer applications, and troubleshooting. New hires can expect company onboarding, time learning branch operations, initial shadowing of the color-mixing process, and continued hands-on training. The role may expand to include direct customer interaction and advanced color troubleshooting as product knowledge develops. New specialists are given approximately 3–6 months to learn the role and develop proficiency. The position is based at 4213 Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Starting compensation is $22.00 per hour and up, based on experience. A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening, including THC/cannabis/marijuana, and a criminal background check are required in the event of a job offer.

Requirements

Ability to distinguish subtle differences in color, tone, shade, and finish.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent results.
Comfort learning tint-dispensing equipment, spectrophotometer technology, and color formulation processes.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn order-processing and inventory systems.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to manage multiple custom matches and remixes while maintaining accuracy.
Dependable and self-directed, with comfort working in a hands-on production environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn professional wood-finishing products and applications.
Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with paint tinting, color matching, stains, coatings, or finishing products is preferred but not required.
Color-matching or paint-department experience in home improvement, hardware, paint, coatings, or similar retail environments is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Produce approximately 3–6 custom color matches per day, along with required remixes and adjustments.
Mix and match stains, lacquers, and other finishing products to customer specifications.
Maintain consistent color accuracy across repeat orders and custom formulations.
Use a Corob tint dispensing system to dispense products and record formulations.
Use a spectrophotometer when appropriate to assist with color development and matching.
Mix and prepare 1-gallon and 5-gallon batches.
Work with water-based and solvent-based finishing products, including pre-catalyzed and post-catalyzed lacquers, polyurethane products, and other professional wood coatings.
Work with finishing product lines including Sayerlack and M.L. Campbell.
Evaluate color matches visually and make manual adjustments when necessary.
Maintain accurate records of formulas, adjustments, remixes, and completed orders.
Process and track orders and inventory using Agility/DMSI.
Maintain tinting equipment and keep the color lab clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
Partner with Operations, Sales, and other team members to resolve color- or product-related issues.
As product knowledge develops, assist customers by phone, email, or in person with color and finishing questions.
Follow company safety, quality, and product-handling procedures.