Job Description
Job Location: Gemini Coatings, Inc. (Wisconsin) - Omro, WI 54963
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Category: ManufacturingPosition: Tint Technician
SUMMARY
This is a detail-oriented manufacturing role responsible for preparing and blending materials used in wood coating production. The Tinter measures, loads, and mixes raw materials and colorants using specialized mixing equipment to produce batches that meet precise formulation and quality specifications. This role ensures consistency, accuracy, and adherence to production procedures while maintaining safety and quality standards. The Tinter collaborates with color, production and quality teams to verify that finished batches comply with required batch formulas, color standards, and manufacturing guidelines, supporting efficient and reliable coating production.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works under direct supervision
- Accurately make and tint batches to color specification
- Clean and sanitize processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps
- Follow hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- Carryout routine and semi-routine color lab tasks
- Become familiar with:
- Gemini’s different product technologies
- How to apply different types of color products
- Color computer software and how to adjust color of batches
- Document all findings and communicate those findings to colleagues and supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Have ability to see color variation
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Able to follow instructions and procedures
- Work math problems with percentages and ratios
- Operate Microsoft Office software and be able to learn Gemini business and development software
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma/GED
- 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or laboratory environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver drums, containers, and material carts.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions when measuring, pouring, and mixing materials.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when loading materials into mixing equipment or retrieving supplies.
- Ability to climb ladders or steps to access mixing tanks or storage areas when necessary.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for precise measuring and equipment operation.
- Ability to read labels, batch sheets, and measuring instruments, including color or shade variations when applicable.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and protective clothing.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, odors, chemicals, and temperature variations.
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts as required
- Ability to maintain attention to detail while working in a fast-paced production environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to work around moving machinery such as conveyors, mixers, and filling equipment.
- Ability to work around chemicals, lubricants, cleaning agents, and tank-washing systems, following all safety protocols.
ABOUT US
Here, at Gemini Industries, we believe our company’s strongest resource is our people. Gemini is an Employee-Owned company that seeks talented and committed employees. Our philosophy inspires employees to think like owners and pursue their dreams. Our core values emphasize integrity, responsibility, commitment, innovation, and participation. We always strive to deliver an Unrivaled Customer Experience in all that we do. We teach Employee Owners what the Pride of Ownership really means.
Our benefits include:
- Company 401K Match
- Discretionary Annual Stock Injection
- PTO, Health, and Wellness Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Room for GROWTH!!
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role considers the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the locational at which the position may be filled.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. Gemini reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Gemini Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an including and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
