Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Job description:
About the Role
We are a growing company that supplies custom color compounds (concentrates, precolor, and dry color) to the plastics industry. We are looking for an experienced Color Lab Technician to join our lab team as we continue to grow.
This is a hands-on role. You will be working directly on color matching, creating sample chips, developing color formulas, and ensuring consistent, repeatable results for plastic manufacturing.
What You’ll Do
Create and adjust color formulations for plasticsMatch colors, prepare sample chips, and correct off-color batchesWork with masterbatches, pigments, additives, and different resinsPerform testing, approvals, and quality checksOperate molding machines, roll mills, and lab equipment such as melt flow, specific gravity, and spectrophotometersMaintain accurate lab records, formulas, test results, and quality documentationSupport quality control and ISO compliance (e.g., ISO 9001)Calibrate lab equipmentWork closely with production and quality teams to solve color issuesKeep the lab clean, safe, and organizedWhat We’re Looking For
Excellent color visionAt least 3 years of experience in color matching and formulation in plastics (or equivalent education and experience)Ability to perform hands-on color matching and quality adjustments, both manually and using spectrophotometersStrong background or training in color scienceExperience with color formulation software (such as X-Rite) preferredKnowledge of color theory and color measurement toolsAssociate’s degree or technical degree preferredExperience with ISO systems (ISO 9001 preferred)Knowledge of resins, pigments, colorants, and additivesBasic understanding of plastic processing equipment (extruders, injection molding machines)Strong math, computer, and Microsoft Office skillsBenefits:
401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceExperience:
color matching/formulation: 3 years (Required)Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceEducation:
Associate (Preferred)Experience:
Color Matching: 3 years (Preferred)Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionPrecision Color Compounds is a leading manufacturer in the plastics industry, specializing in custom color compounding, including color concentrates, precolor, and drycolor. We take pride in delivering consistent high-quality products coupled with superior customer support. We're currently seeking a Quality Color Lab Technician to support our color development and quality assurance team.Company DescriptionPrecision Color Compounds is a leading manufacturer in the plastics industry, specializing in custom color compounding, including color concentrates, precolor, and drycolor. We take pride in delivering consistent high-quality products coupled with superior customer support. We're currently seeking a Quality Color Lab Technician to support our color development and quality assurance team. Read Less
