Paint/ Color Mixer

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Paint/Color Mixer is responsible for accurately matching, mixing, and preparing paints and specialty coatings for Aerospace General Aviation customers in a warehouse environment. The role requires prior paint mixing experience, strong ability to ensure color precision, maintain formula documentation, and support quality standards by troubleshooting finish issues and minimizing mixing errors.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and matching color samples or shades using aerospace products.
• Manage and maintain documentation of formulas, standard samples, and coordinated materials to assure quality and color accuracy.
• Resolve finish problems and demonstrate product knowledge.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Prepare paint orders, including mixing, utilizing standard and custom formulas.
• Clean and maintain all areas and equipment as assigned; ensure calibration of mixing equipment.
• Perform paint mixing and shading with utmost care to minimize mis‑tints.
• Maintain Color Room records (non‑conformance reports, tint usage, can usage, mis‑tints) and perform inventory transfers.
• Assist with inside customer service and order processing as needed.
• Properly dispose of waste cans and product in compliance with company and governmental regulations.
• Assist staff with periodic or annual branch/satellite inventories.
• Perform duties of other store personnel as assigned and any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Prior paint mixing experience.
• Ability to perceive subtle color differences.
• Acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license; ability to operate a car or truck (commercial driver’s license if required).
• Ability to lift and carry 25–50 lb frequently and 75–100 lb occasionally.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours (weekday 7:00 am–3:30 pm, weekends off).
• On‑the‑job training to meet quality standards.
• Understanding of paint pigment variations, tinting, and application processes.

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 20 % sitting, 60 % standing, 10 % walking, 10 % stooping, climbing, and kneeling.
• Must wear required safety equipment and tolerate non‑toxic paint odors.
• Must be able to operate lift truck and hand truck.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Three weeks paid time off.
• Competitive compensation program.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Schedule

Weekday schedule 7:00 am–3:30 pm, weekends off. Full‑time position.