R&D- Color Technician III

Pay range: $39,151.00 / yr - $47,477.00 / yr

The R&D Color Technician assists Color Matchers in various tasks. The color lab technicians’ duties include, but are not limited to, weighing paint, spraying paint, and operating other paint equipment within the laboratory. This position is a 10‑hour shift, Monday through Thursday. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information. As such, a review of criminal history is required to protect the business, its staff and its relationships.

• Perform tests based on Institutional Test Methods (ITMs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Hand‑weigh color formulas accurately
• Spray sample panels with an automatic spray machine
• Document all test processes
• Keep a record of the work performed every day on the log sheets
• Perform audits on equipment, as needed
• Perform equipment calibration and adjust parameters as needed (weekly, monthly, etc.)
• Achieve production goals by accurately preparing the appropriate number of samples required
• Accurately and consistently weigh or spray samples based on product goals
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times
• Follow company safety procedures as indicated
• Use proper PPE when needed
• Attend safety trainings as planned
• Perform activities needed to maintain the process workflow
• Keep workplace and equipment clean and organized
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Experience maintaining neat and legible records or logs
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word)

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of ITM methods, lab equipment, products
• Ability to operate lab balances
• Ability to operate manual or automated application equipment
• Technical understanding of paint mixing and spray application

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H‑1B visa.

At Sherwin‑Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin‑Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in life, career, and connection.

Life: rewards, benefits and flexibility to enhance health and well‑being;
Career: opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow;
Connection: an inclusive team and commitment to our communities. For details see

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, etc. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, we request state and local employment services to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please note:

Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information such as National Identification Numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing