Who we are?
Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.
Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.
Our team – 3,200 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.
How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!
Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Wood Coatings Color Matcher / Paint Lab Technician to join our Winnipeg team.
This is a hands-on technical position focused equally on color matching and paint/coating tinting, while providing technical laboratory support to our outside sales team.
If you have a strong eye for color, enjoy working with coatings, and take pride in achieving accurate and consistent results, this could be a great opportunity for you.
As a Color Matcher / Paint Lab Technician, you will work with a wide range of wood coating products and systems, including stains, primers, pre-catalyzed and post-catalyzed products, urethanes, and water-based coatings.
Approximately 50% of the position will be focused on color matching and custom tinting, with the remaining time dedicated to laboratory testing, sample preparation, formula development, and technical support for our outside sales representatives.
More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to:
Color Matching & Tinting
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Perform custom color matches using customer samples and specified target colors.
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Tint and formulate stains, paints, lacquers, urethanes, and other wood coating products.
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Make precise color adjustments to achieve the desired color, tone, and appearance.
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Prepare color samples, drawdowns, and finished panels for sales representatives and customers.
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Maintain accurate color formulas and recipes in the company’s formula database.
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Reproduce existing formulas consistently and accurately.
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Develop new formulas and tinting solutions when required.
Laboratory & Technical Support
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Prepare and test coating samples using appropriate application methods and equipment.
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Evaluate coating performance, appearance, viscosity, gloss, film thickness, and other characteristics.
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Operate laboratory equipment including viscometers, gloss meters, light boxes, and film-thickness gauges.
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Provide technical support to outside sales representatives regarding coatings, finishing systems, application techniques, and color matching.
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Assist outside sales representatives with technical coating challenges and product recommendations.
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Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure tools are kept clean and in proper working condition.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and professional laboratory environment.
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Follow all quality-control and safe-work procedures.
Requirements :
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Experience with color matching, paint tinting, wood coatings, cabinet finishing, or a related industry is an asset.
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Strong understanding or interest in wood finishing and coating systems.
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Excellent ability to distinguish subtle differences in color, tone, and shade.
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Strong attention to detail and patience when making precise color adjustments.
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Experience working with stains, lacquers, paints, urethanes, or water-based coatings is an asset.
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Basic mathematical aptitude and ability to accurately follow formulas and recipes.
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Comfortable working with computers and maintaining accurate technical records.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Self-motivated and able to work independently.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively with outside sales representatives and internal team members.
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Ability to lift and handle products weighing up to 50 lbs.
The ideal candidate is a person who…
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combines excellent color vision with strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and a willingness to learn.
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have a background in paint, coatings, cabinet finishing, automotive refinishing, industrial coatings, or a related technical field is an asset.
We are also open to candidates with strong color aptitude and a willingness to learn. Product-specific and technical training will be provided.
What we offer
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A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
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A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
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Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
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Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
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Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
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Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
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Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
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Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.
Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.
