Job Description

X-Rite Pantone recognized nationally as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For, is seeking a Paint Lab Colorist to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan! You will enjoy formulating and producing color standard products.

As a Paint Lab Colorist, you will:

* To ensure the accurate production and quality of Munsell paint products for standard products and technical service work
* To provide the technical and project information that is needed by internal/external customers, sales, and customer service departments.
* Maintain inventory levels of Supplies (colorants, raw materials, and supplies used in the color matching process)
* Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment

Your Education and/or Background Experience will include:

* High school diploma or GED. Education or experience in Graphic Design or Color Theory is preferred, not required.
* 1-2 years of paint mixing experience is preferred.
* Pass the Farnsworth Munsell Color Test with a score of 20 or less.
* Basic functionality of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Word programs).
* Ability to work with paint (Nitrocellulose) and paint materials (latex & Paint Solvents).
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment meeting all production standards and times with a high attention to detail, accuracy and orderliness.
* Communication skills, written and verbal among team members (including internal customers), should be excellent!
* Familiarity with use of precision instrumentation and measurement (example: weight per gallon instrumentation).
* Ability to lift heavy objects: 25 pounds routinely, up to 70 pounds occasionally.
* Ability to stand and walk up to 100% of the day.

Here's what X-Rite Pantone will offer you:

* Benefits galore. Comprehensive benefits package, wellness program, paid parental leave, 401(k) options, casual dress code, on-site yoga classes and more!
* Work/Life balance. A rich Vacation/PTO package and 14 PAID holidays!
* A great culture. One where the best team wins. Youll love working with our team in a fast-paced, collaborative and continuous improvement environment.
* Opportunities for growth. At X-Rite, we value employee growth. As an associate of X-Rite/Pantone there are many opportunities to grow professionally and personally through training, mentoring/coaching and additional job responsibilities. As part of Danaher, you can grow your career across five high-impact industries, six continents and more than 20 global operating companies we are committed to hiring from within, wherever possible, and supporting your mobility.
* The chance to give back to our community.
* Work for an organization that is dedicated to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture. Join us on our D&I journey.

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