Stain Lab Color Match Technician Job

Primary location:Marshfield,Missouri
Relocation offered:
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:
Non-compete:[[req_noncompete

The estimated base salary range for this role is "x to X" per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Architectural Components Group, Inc. (ACGI),a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Job Title: Color Match Technician

Position Title: Stain Lab Color Technician - ACGI

Location: AS ACGI Plant - Marshfield, MO

Function: Manufacturing - ACGI Plant

Grade: CLS_2

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Shift: 1st - Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. w/ possible overtime on Friday/Saturday.

Benefits: Prorated 80 hours of vacation and 24 hours sick time, 10 paid holidays, 1 Personal Wellness holiday, STD, LTD, 401k match, medical/RX, dental, vision, life insurance and more.

Sign-on Bonus: $500 total = $250 @ 3 months AND $250 @ 9 months of service

Job Output

Responsible for the day-to-day custom color matching to customer-supplied samples. Also, this position may also mix and modify production stains to prescribed formulas. This position requires tinting and mixing stains and pigmented lacquers. It also includes monitoring all levels of production and sample finishing materials and supplies. This includes collaboration with the Finishing Department team leads, to keep their inventory stocked to avoid any process delays to production.

This position will work within the ACGI Sales/PM/PC Teams matching customer specific colors. The candidate must be able to formulate colors from a wet or dry standard and produce a repeatable formula for use at ACGI. Along with customer matches the candidate will need to follow emerging trends in the wood coatings industry and make samples of potential colors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work closely with the Team Leads and Sample Dept. team, to ensure that sample matching and/or production requirements are fulfilled as scheduled; provide data proactively if delays are anticipated.
• Must be able to pass a color test, wear a respirator and pass a PFT.
• Evaluate and match customer specific colors based on pre-established processes for ACGI along with new approaches to accomplish some looks for potential jobs.
• Provide assistance and direction for Production Batch making on first run batches of colors. This could include troubleshooting any issues in the reproduction of the stain formula. Evaluating any issues and additions and determining if the formula needs to be addressed.
• Keep up with all necessary files to make sure Sales Team and Plant Production Team have all the information necessary to produce any developed formula.
• Understand when cost effective solutions are needed and formulate and develop colors accordingly.
• Participate with Gemini Technical Team discussions to help strengthen the finishing department.
• Maintain Master Control Samples of all developed finishes.
• Help with implementation of new processes and line standards.
• Complies with all safety requirements of the plant, including wearing required breathing PPE.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies for color matching of stains and paints.
• Maintain trained status on the new GHSL (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals).
• Must be able to problem solve and use critical thinking.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvent.
• Must have excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Properly dispose of unused and outdated chemicals in a timely manner.
• Log all current test coatings and coordinate all testing with the Production and Plant managers.
• Write and send Purchase Orders for coatings, chemicals and supplies, as needed
• Requires exposure to and mixing of chemicals to achieve desired results.
• Other duties as required by management.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel: 0%

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player
• Self-starter with a strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work in an industrial environment (i.e. Ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material)
• Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
• Ability to be receptive to constructive criticism.
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud

Education and/or Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience with Industrial Coatings
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Woodwork coatings experience desired
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Prefer: OSHA 10 hour training, CPR/1st Aid/AED training

Competencies

Individual Contributor 1-6

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why should you join ACGI, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Marshfield MO)

Architectural Components Group, Inc. (ACGI), a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of twenty AWI plants in North America.Our Marshfield plant in south western Missouriisconveniently located within 3 hours to large cities such as Tulsa, Kansas City, and St. Louis as well as within 30 minutes to thesmaller city of Springfield. However, it's rural attributes serve to also attract outdoorsmen and nature enthusiasts. Eight large lakes are within an hour's drive, two smaller lakesare within 30 minutes. All offer an array of outdoor opportunities including fishing, boating, skiing, and sailing. Hiking, biking, wildlife areas, streams, and other river opportunities are within a short drive including the Niangua and Compton Hollow Conservation Areas just outside of Marshfield's city limits.

ACGI, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!