Advanced Paint​/Stain Lab Technician

For nearly 70 years, Master Brand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20-plus manufacturing facilities and offices.  

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The Lab Technician contributes to the overall finishing process. This may include all master standard color planks and chips, participates in all new color development and overall improvements in the finish process.

The Lab Tech works Monday
-Thursday 10.5 hour days, and overtime on Friday as deemed necessary by management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules and contributes to a safe work environment.
• Follows established manufacturing procedures under assigned department which may include but is not limited to:
• Assist with Finish/Stain Standardization
• Test and approve all new paint and stain colors
• Maintain color standards
• Source of contact for Finish/Stain Suppliers (ex. Sherwin Williams)
• Source of contact for internal staining departments
• Problem solve finish/stain issues with associates of all levels
• Problem solve finish/stain issues with Finish Supervisors and Plant Managers
• Monitors process for consistency and overall finish quality
• Furnishes reports as required by the Finish Application Manager
• Reports all processes and related discrepancies and adjustments to the Manager
• Assists in assuring proper operation of finish equipment and processes in all finish aspects of Bertch Cabinets
• Assist in training for standardization of processes within finish
• Assist with improvements with equipment and standardization within finish areas
• Participates and contributes to a Work Team environment and follows quality control checks.
• Contributes to meeting Bertch manufacturing schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read measurement tools.
• Apply all types of finishes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work with and train associates in the finishing processes.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and move materials up to or exceeding 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk an entire shift (can be 8-10 hours)

Employees must be able to cope with Iowa climates; endure heat and cold conditions in the building. Fast paced workloads and loud noise levels are normal. Paint fumes and exposure to chemicals associated may be present. Personal Protective Equipment as required by OSHA will be provided by the Company.

Master Brand Cabinets LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. Master Brand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Master Brand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also Master Brand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

Master Brand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us