Color Lab/Production Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

BE A PART OF A GREAT TEAM WITH GROWING OPPORTUNITIES!

Why Work for PSE Group?

• Weekends off
• Weekday schedule 8am-5pm
• 401(k) program with company match
• Generous benefits package for full time employees includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Competitive compensation program
• A great work environment with career advancement opportunities!

PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners. PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost. Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems.PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, ProWood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand’s Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company.

Reporting to the Store Manager, the  Color Lab/Production Specialist will be responsible for mixing paints per customer request but also overseeing the daily activities in the color lab, supporting PSE’s aerospace business.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• Experience in industrial color mixing/blending environment – mixing both in the gallon and batch blending
• An understanding of color theory with a good color “eye”
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and Word

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate daily activities and workflow within the Color Lab. 
• Prioritize and assign the daily paint orders, including mixing, utilizing standard formulas and custom formulas.
• Manage and maintain documentation of formulas to assure quality and accuracy
• Organize and maintain the Custom Color Library 
• Ensure the color lab is clean and all equipment is properly maintained.
• Ensure calibration of mixing equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service
• Professionally conduct self to ensure customers’ quality and service expectations are met.
• Be available, as needed, for consultative meetings with aerospace designers and paint shop managers.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Know and perform the duties of other store personnel as assigned.
• Assist with inside customer service, as needed, including servicing customers and/or processing their orders.
• Properly dispose of waste and within compliance of Company and Governmental regulations.
• Assist staff with annual branch/satellite inventories.
• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is required to lift and carry approximately 25 – 50 lbs. frequently; and 75 – 100 lbs. on occasion.

The employee will spend approximately 20% of the time sitting, 60% standing, 10% walking, 10% stooping, climbing, and kneeling.  

• Paint Mixers must be able to perceive color differences and wear safety equipment as required.  
• Must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors.  
• Must be able to operate a lift truck and hand truck. 
• The employee must be licensed and able to operate a car or truck.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

All training is considered "on-the-job" training to meet our quality standards. Must have the ability to understand paint pigment variations/characteristics, tinting, and application processes. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Work all scheduled hours as needed.
• Must have acceptable driving record from State Motor Vehicle Bureau.
• Employee must be licensed and able to operate vehicle in accordance with state law including commercial driver's license if required.