Paint/ Color Mixer

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Paint/Color Mixer accurately matches, mixes, and prepares paints and specialty coatings for Aerospace General Aviation customers in a warehouse environment. The role requires prior paint‑mixing experience, strong color‑precision skills, maintenance of formula documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot finish issues while minimizing mixing errors. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, can distinguish subtle color variations, and is committed to delivering high‑quality results safely and efficiently in a fast‑paced setting.

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, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Prepare paint orders, mixing both standard and custom formulas.
• Clean and maintain all assigned areas and equipment.
• Ensure calibration of mixing equipment as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct to meet customers’ quality and service expectations.
• 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, etc.) and execute necessary inventory transfers.
• Perform duties of other store personnel as assigned.
• Assist with inside customer service, including servicing customers and processing orders.
• Dispose of waste cans and product in compliance with company and governmental regulations.
• Assist staff with periodic or annual branch/satellite inventories.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior paint mixing experience.
• Ability to understand paint pigment variations, tinting, and application processes.
• Acceptable driving record from the State Motor Vehicle Bureau.
• Valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license if required.
• Demonstrated product knowledge and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Willingness to work all scheduled hours as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry approximately 25–50 lb frequently and 75–100 lb occasionally.
• Spend roughly 20 % of the time sitting, 60 % standing, 10 % walking, and 10 % stooping, climbing, or kneeling.
• Perceive color differences accurately and wear required safety equipment.
• Tolerate non‑toxic paint odors.
• Operate lift trucks and hand trucks.
• Be licensed and able to operate a car or truck.

Training Requirements

• On‑the‑job training to meet quality standards.
• Understanding of paint pigment characteristics, tinting, and application processes.

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.
• Generous benefits package for full‑time employees.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Schedule

• Weekday schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
• Weekends off.