Tint Specialist (Color Lab Technician - Paint)

Color Lab Technician (Tint Specialist)

Company: Würth Baer Supply Company
Address: 900 13th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm ET
Compensation: $25.00/HR

Position Overview

Würth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools, shop supplies, surfacing materials, board & panel products, and woodworking machinery. The company generates over $400M in annual revenue and operates 30+ distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States. Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Würth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with 400+ companies in over 80 countries.

Würth Baer Supply Company is also a leading distributor of high-quality custom paints, stains, and coatings, serving diverse markets, including kitchen cabinet manufacturers, industrial applications, instrument finishing, and architectural millwork. Our team is committed to innovation, precision, and delivering vibrant, consistent color solutions to our customers. We specialize in Akzo Nobel Chemcraft Products, including:

• Pre-Catalyzed Lacquers
• Conversion Varnishes
• 2K Polyurethanes and Acrylics
• Single-component water-based coatings
• 2K waterborne systems

We ensure top-tier performance and reliability in every application.

We are currently seeking a Color Lab Technician (Tint Specialist) to join our team at our Bethlehem, PA facility. This role requires 1 to 2 years of expertise in color matching, tinting, and finishing techniques to ensure high-quality, precise color results for our customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in coatings, stains, and finishes, an exceptional eye for color accuracy, and a strong ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Color Matching Expertise: Manually mix and match stains and pigmented lacquers to meet exact customer specifications.
• Use of Spectrophotometer ("Color Eye"): Operate and interpret results from the spectrophotometer to assist in color matching while making manual adjustments as needed for precise color accuracy.
• Custom Stain Formulation: Develop and adjust stain formulations to account for variations in wood grain and absorption properties. Experience matching stains across multiple wood species (e.g., maple, oak, walnut) is strongly preferred but not required.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards for color consistency, finish quality, and application accuracy, ensuring the final product meets customer expectations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of colors developed, formulas, and adjustments for future reference.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee and maintain lacquer spray equipment, dispensers, and inventory to ensure efficient operations.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service, both in person and over the phone, by assisting customers with color solutions, stain recommendations, and product selection.
• Sales Support: Partner with Sales Representatives to fulfill customer expectations and troubleshoot color-related challenges.
• Catalyzing & Mixing: Accurately catalyze coatings and mix tints with precision and efficiency.
• On-Site Training & Demonstrations: Conduct spray demonstrations and finishing training at customer facilities.
• Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in coatings and finishing.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in color matching stains, coatings, and finishes.
• Experience using spectrophotometers ("Color Eye" machine) for color measurement and adjustment.
• Proficiency in manual color matching by eye, as machine-generated results often require human refinement.
• Experience matching stains across different wood species is strongly preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent work experience in coatings, color science, or finishing).
• This role requires a pre-employment drug screen. We also test for THC without exception.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of coating application techniques, wood stain absorption, and quality control.
• Proficiency in tinting, catalyzing, and lacquer mixing.
• Advanced Excel skills for maintaining color formulas and inventory tracking.

Soft Skills & Role Characteristics:

• Exceptional attention to detail and color perception.
• Highly organized with strong record-keeping abilities.
• Professional and polished demeanor when working with customers and team members.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with customers, sales representatives, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, results-driven individual with a proactive mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to color discrepancies.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while meeting customer deadlines.

Why Join Würth Baer Supply?

At Würth Baer Supply Company, we recognize that our success comes from our people. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive, growth-oriented environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally.

Employee Benefits

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
• 1 week of paid sick time which can be cashed out at year end (for any time unused)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Employee discount

Customer Type:

• Millwork fabricators, architectural and design firms, cabinetmakers, kitchen & bath showrooms, wood shops.

Excellent Culture:

• This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.

Long-Tenured Employees:

• Many of our employees have been here for 15 to 30+ years.

Room for Growth:

• Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.

Comfortable Interview Process:

• Conversational and transparent.

At Würth Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued and empowered to succeed. We proudly uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join us and be part of a global industry leader shaping the future of color innovation and coatings technology!