Color Manufacturing Technician

Schedule: Monday–Friday

6:00 am - 2:30 pm

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Pay: $22.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

This role involves manufacturing and compounding products to meet customer specifications, with a strong focus on creating custom colors, finishes, and aesthetic effects. An artistic eye is essential, as the position requires precise color matching using a wide range of pigments, translating visual inspiration into accurate formulations, and ensuring consistency across multiple product types. Experience in a manufacturing environment is also key.

Additional responsibilities include:

Adjusting viscosity
Performing cure-thickness testing
Completing QC evaluations of all compounded and manufactured products

Compensation & Benefits

Starting wage varies by experience: $22–$27/hr
First performance review at 3 months; annual reviews thereafter
Medical and vision benefits covered at or near 100%, depending on plan selection
401K IRA available

Key Requirements

Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Demonstrated artistic background, either professionally or through sustained personal pursuit
Exceptional ability to perceive and interpret color with an artistic perspective
Strong math skills and logical reasoning to support creative formulation work
Ability to collaborate effectively with the manufacturing team
Ability to read and follow precise instructions from product formularies, SOPs, and operational manuals
Openness to feedback and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Close coordination with other technicians to achieve production outcomes
Strong eye for color and solid understanding of color theory
Ability to work efficiently under occasional time-sensitive conditions while supporting team goals
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with confident navigation of computers and network systems

How to Apply:

We are urgently hiring for this specific position. We also have many other positions available across administrative, commercial, and professional fields that may pique your interest! Contact us today at 541-389-1505 and speak with an employment specialist to get started on your job search. You can also view more opportunities on the Express Employment Professionals website at www.expresspros.com .

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Express Office: Bend

296 Southwest Columbia Street

Suite B

Bend, OR 97702

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