Stain Lab Operator

Primary location:MarshfieldMissouri
Relocation offered:
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:
Non-compete:reqnoncompete

The estimated base salary range for this role is x to X per year.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Architectural Components Group Inc. (ACGI)a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical dental prescription drug life insurance 401k match long-term disability coverage vacation and sick time and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each others strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Process Job Description

Job Output

Responsible for the day-to-day custom color matching to customer-supplied samples. Also this position may also mix and modify production stains to prescribed formulas. This position requires tinting and mixing stains and pigmented lacquers. It also includes monitoring all levels of production and sample finishing materials and supplies. This includes collaboration with the Finishing Department team leads to keep their inventory stocked to avoid any process delays to production.

This position will work within the ACGI Sales/PM/PC Teams matching customer specific colors. The candidate must be able to formulate colors from a wet or dry standard and produce a repeatable formula for use at ACGI. Along with customer matches the candidate will need to follow emerging trends in the wood coatings industry and make samples of potential colors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work closely with the Team Leads and Sample Dept. team to ensure that sample matching and/or production requirements are fulfilled as scheduled; provide data proactively if delays are anticipated.
• Must be able to pass a color test wear a respirator and pass a PFT.

• Evaluate and match customer specific colors based on pre-established processes for ACGI along with new approaches to accomplish some looks for potential jobs.
• Keep up with all necessary files to make sure Sales Team and Plant Production Team have all the information necessary to produce any developed formula.
• Understand when cost effective solutions are needed and formulate and develop colors accordingly.
• Participate with Gemini Technical Team discussions to help strengthen the finishing department.
• Maintain Master Control Samples of all developed finishes.

• Complies with all safety requirements of the plant including wearing required breathing PPE.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies for color matching of stains and paints.
• Must be able to problem solve and use critical thinking.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvent.
• Must have excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Properly dispose of unused and outdated chemicals in a timely manner.
• Requires exposure to and mixing of chemicals to achieve desired results.
• Must understand coatings differences.
• Must have excellent attendance records
• Other duties as required by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel: 0%

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player
• Self-starter with a strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work in an industrial environment (i.e. Ability to wear required PPE work in a dusty hot non-climate controlled environment; with stairs frequent walking standing and occasional lifting of material)
• Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
• Ability to be receptive to constructive criticism.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud

Education and/or Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience with Industrial Coatings desired
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Woodwork coatings experience desired

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Prefer: OSHA 10 hour training CPR/1st Aid/AED training

Competencies

• Individual Contributor 1-6

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

About the Location (Marshfield MO)

Architectural Components Group Inc. (ACGI) a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI). ACGI one of eleven AWI plants in North Marshfield plant in south western Missouriisconveniently located within 3 hours to large cities such as Tulsa Kansas City and St. Louis as well as within 30 minutes to thesmaller city of Springfield. However its rural attributes serve to also attract outdoorsmen and nature enthusiasts. Eight large lakes are within an hours drive two smaller lakesare within 30 minutes. All offer an array of outdoor opportunities including fishing boating skiing and sailing. Hiking biking wildlife areas streams and other river opportunities are within a short drive including the Niangua and Compton Hollow Conservation Areas just outside of Marshfields city limits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:ACGI Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans

Job Segment: Industrial Manufacturing

Why should you join ACGI a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue AWI has about 3600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home at work in healthcare facilities classrooms stores or restaurants we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort save time improve building efficiency and overall performance and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Marshfield MO)

Architectural Components Group Inc. (ACGI) a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI) is one of twenty AWI plants in North Marshfield plant in south western Missouriisconveniently located within 3 hours to large cities such as Tulsa Kansas City and St. Louis as well as within 30 minutes to thesmaller city of Springfield. However its rural attributes serve to also attract outdoorsmen and nature enthusiasts. Eight large lakes are within an hours drive two smaller lakesare within 30 minutes. All offer an array of outdoor opportunities including fishing boating skiing and sailing. Hiking biking wildlife areas streams and other river opportunities are within a short drive including the Niangua and Compton Hollow Conservation Areas just outside of Marshfields city limits.

ACGI a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries is committed to engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race sex color national origin ethnicity gender protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!