Factory colour Tinter - Paint

Introduction

Paint matching is the process of scanning an existing color sample with a specialized electronic device called a spectrophotometer to generate a precise custom pigment formula for mixing

Duties & Responsibilities

• Colour Formulation : Analyse physical customer samples or swatches to determine the exact hue, tint, and sheen required.

• Software Operation : Use computerised paint formulation and digital mixing software to calculate pigment ratios.

• Precision Mixing : Combine precise amounts of bases, tints, and binder systems for automotive, industrial, or decorative applications.

• Shade Adjustment : Assess wet or dry test panels and make manual or digital tint adjustments to eliminate any variance from the target colour.

• Quality Control : Inspect batches under standard lighting conditions to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and accuracy.

• Equipment Maintenance : Clean and maintain automated shakers, scales, spectrophotometers, and the general mixing workspace.

• Customer & Team Support : Coordinate with sales staff and clients to troubleshoot colour issues and meet strict turnaround deadlines

Desired Experience & Qualification

A paint colour matcher needs a strong eye for detail, deep knowledge of paint systems, and technical proficiency with digital formulation tools

• : Ability to use computer-based paint formulation and digital mixing programs.

• Paint Systems Knowledge : Understanding of various paint types, including automotive and light industrial paint systems, plus different binder systems.

• Mixing Operation : Hands-on skill in operating paint mixing systems, tinting machines, and adjusting trial formulas to match physical samples.

• Quality Control : Following safety, testing, and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistency across batches.