Color Lab Blend Technician

JOB TITLE: Color Lab Stain Tech Blender 

ABOUT US: Bayer Built Woodworks is a premier manufacturer and distributor of high-quality interior and exterior doors, millwork, and stair systems. As a family-owned company based in Minnesota, we proudly serve the Midwest with industry-leading service, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to customer success. Our team is passionate about providing reliable products and outstanding support to builders, dealers, and homeowners alike. At Bayer Built, we believe our people are the foundation of our continued success, and we’re dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, safety, and growth.

THE QUICK DETAILS:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $24-$28 per hour; Starting pay will be determined by skills and experience
• Hours: Monday - Friday, Flex schedule according to workload (35-60 hour weeks)

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Team Member Life Insurance / Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) - 401(k) matching
• Paid Vacation & ESST Time
• Holiday Pay
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave

JOB SUMMARY:

This position involves multi-tasking and good organizational skills. Entails mixing stains, wash coats, toners & paints for in-house customers. Keep up with in-house customers’ requests for custom mixed products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Tinting/Mixing UV Stains
• Tinting/Mixing Custom (solvent based) Stains
• Tinting/Mixing Wash Coats
• Tinting/Mixing Toners
• Tinting/Mixing Paints for Exterior Door Line
• Staging Products for Production
• Filling/Cleaning Tint Dispensers

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning mixers & mixing tables
• Keeping track of product usage/ Crush cans as needed
• Dispose of rags & supplies
• Returning Blend Boards to Library as needed.
• Keeping the Color Lab/Library area Clean
• Assisting in disposal of outdated products

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

•  Good eye for color 
•  Organizational skills 
•  Need to be able to multitask 
•  Good communication skills
•  Basic computer knowledge in Microsoft Outlook and Excel

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school GED or higher 

Daily Work Expectations: Product usage and can disposal, Vendor deliveries/check, and stock shelves, create blend boards, create stains for orders/shop use, record formulas, create customer sign-off, Spee-Dee or UPS to customer, assist where needed, Maintain quality standards.

Work Environment/Conditions: Pre-finish color lab, computer lab, shop floor
 

PPE Required: Safety glasses, Rubber gloves, Respirators