Color Lab Technician 2

  • Dansville
  • Hni Corporation

Gunlocke, an industry leader in workplace furnishings and a top brand in the HNI Corporation enterprise, is in search of a Color Lab Technician to join our team in Wayland, NY! 

Some of the essential aspects of the position include:

  • Performs essential color lab activities related to: custom color matching, production floor support, development and implementation of new colors, and color lab process optimization and documentation.
  • Research new material and application techniques.
  • Assist production with training, troubleshooting, and new and special color implementation. 
  • Produce custom colors using standard techniques.

What it takes:

  • Associate's degree in chemistry, engineering, or other technical field.
  • Strong, demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Willing and capable of learning current finishing process and/or new techniques and application equipment.
  • Computer skills with intermediate to advanced excel experience.
  • Prior technical documentation experience. 
  • Must pass color test.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, stop and bend for extended period of time.
  • Ability to work around solvents.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Why HNI Corporation?

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products, which include a full array of gas, electric, wood, and pellet-burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories. 

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation has been ranked by  Industry Week magazine as one of the “Top 100 Best Managed Companies in the World”, by  Fortune  magazine as “The Most Admired Company” in the furniture industry; and named by  Chief Executive Magazine as one of the world’s best companies for leadership development.

The Gunlocke heritage has deep roots in Wayland, our New York community. Our brand is also our personality and our culture, the people who make up Gunlocke. There is an attitude at Gunlocke that has become known as “the Gunlocke way.” It’s shorthand for our commitment to being relentless in delivering furniture that is rich in character and supported by exceptional service to our customers. From every person in our manufacturing plants and processes to everyone in our offices around the country, you can count on getting our very best products and our very best service. Always.

We invite you to visit us at for the best visual overview of our organization. 

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