Paint Kitchen Technician

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Position Summary: This position is responsible for safely and efficiently providing technical paint kitchen support to the Finishing department. This position requires strong technical skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mix topcoat, sealer and/or stain with correct number of reducers, additives, agitation, and under adequate temperatures to ensure material workability and performance.
• Schedule, record, track and maintain departmental activity logs and reports.
• Mix color/topcoat/sealer onto parts moving on overhead line.
• Monitor finish substance and adjust for correct volume and thickness in accordance with room temperature and humidity changes.
• May assist in or perform the moving and disposing of Hazardous Waste requirements.
• May load and unload trucks for material shipments.
• May assist as needed to perform flow rates, mil checks, and equipment set-ups.
• Rotate into other finishing department positions as required.
• Maintain and promote positive attitude, teamwork and cooperation.
• Support Continuous Improvement by participating in and sustaining the MasterBrand Production System (MPS).
• Follow and support safety initiatives and assist in development of safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Support Specialist.

Job Requirements/Skills:

• Hazardous Material and respirator certifications required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and support department initiatives.
• Demonstrated technical ability working with color, finishes and finishing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to read and use fixed-gauge measurement instruments (metric and standard).
• Demonstrated ability to complete, understand, and retain necessary schedules and records.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, comprehend and carry out all written and verbal departmental instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain production goals, including flexible hours as required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet, maintain, or exceed quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to follow all established safety practices and procedures, including reading and understanding materials and safety data sheets.
• Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out policy.
• Maintain positive attitude, teamwork, and cooperation.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to wood dust, and cabinetmaking related materials.
• Exposure to hot and cold elements due to non-climate-controlled environment.
• Wearing of Personal Protection Equipment required: eye and ear protection.
• Adherence to Entanglement clothing policy required.

Sensory/ Physical Requirements:

Sensory:

• Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.

Physical:

• Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension.
• Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting.
• Frequent finger dexterity.
• Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, and climbing of stairs and ramps.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive-motion tasks for the duration of working shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.

Hiring Range: $22.00-$24.00, paid weekly. *Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, all effective day 1 of employment. Plus, 401K match and generous PTO and holidays!