Color Laboratory Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Plant

• St. Marys
• St Marys, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Manufacturing, Custom Wood Products, Inc. has been a leader in building custom cabinetry since 1981, renowned for craftsmanship and quality. Located in the Midwest, our company emphasizes a strong work ethic, innovative processes, and a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere that values employee dedication and excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Color Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and analyzing color samples, ensuring consistency and quality across our custom cabinetry products. Your expertise will support our commitment to delivering beautifully finished, high-quality cabinetry that meets precise specifications and industry standards.

Essential Functions

• Measure, mix, tint, adjust, label, and verify stains and paints according to approved formulas and production priorities.
• Evaluate color and finish against approved standards; complete test panels and document adjustments.
• Maintain adequate inventory, monitor reorder levels, store materials properly, and minimize waste.
• Keep accurate batch, formula, correction, and process records.
• Operate and clean mixing, measuring, dispensing, and application equipment.
• Keep work area, organized and safe.
• Follow chemical-handling, SDS, PPE, spill-response, labeling, and waste-disposal requirements.

Benefits

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Work Location: In person.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to distinguish color differences.
• Basic math, measurement, percentage, and ratio skills.
• Ability to follow formulas, written instructions, and safety procedures accurately.
• Good organization, communication, prioritization, and basic computer skills.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently after training.
• Commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and learning coating systems and processes.
• Accurately read labels, formulas, measurements, and batch information. (Manufacturing, finishing, wood-coatings, color-matching, paint, stain, coating, or chemical-handling experience is preferred, but previous coatings or color-matching experience is not required for the right candidate.) Physical Requirements:
• Stand and walk for extended periods and perform bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive movements.
• Regularly lift and move materials up to approximately 50 pounds and safely handle containers and carts.
• Wear required PPE and work around coatings, chemicals, odors, noise, and manufacturing equipment.