Tint Specialist

Wurth Wood Group•Elkridge, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Würth Wood Group is seeking a Color Lab Technician (Tint Specialist) to join our growing team in Elkridge, MD. This position is responsible for producing accurate custom color matches and maintaining consistency across stains, coatings, and finishes for customers in the custom cabinetry and architectural millwork industries. We are open to candidates who are newer to professional color matching, including those who have gained relevant tinting or paint-matching experience in retail paint, hardware, or home improvement environments. More important than years of experience is a strong eye for color, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to consistently produce accurate results. The Tint Specialist will work alongside an experienced team member and receive ongoing training in color development, finishing products, customer applications, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Ability to distinguish subtle differences in color, tone, shade, and finish.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent results.
Comfortable 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, self-directed, and comfortable 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.
Candidates with color-matching or paint-department experience from home improvement, hardware, paint, coatings, or similar retail environments are encouraged to apply.

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.
Utilize a spectrophotometer when appropriate to assist with color development and matching.
Mix and prepare both 1-gallon and 5-gallon batches.
Work with a variety of 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 all company safety, quality, and product-handling procedures.