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Color Matcher

生产制造·技工

A color matcher in manufacturing blends colors per client specifications, ensures product appearance meets standards, and resolves color discrepancies during production.

Daily work

  • 01Mix paint or dye formulas based on color swatches or client samples
  • 02Use colorimeters to detect color and adjust ratios
  • 03Communicate with designers to confirm color schemes
  • 04Monitor color consistency on production lines and record data
  • 05Assist in resolving sudden color issues during production

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Color theory and matching principles
  • Operation of colorimeters, spectrophotometers
  • Paint/dye mixing techniques
  • Computer color matching software (e.g., Datacolor)

Soft skills

  • Attention to detail and patience
  • Aesthetic sense and color sensitivity
  • Communication and coordination
  • Problem-solving skills

Best suited for

Ideal for those with color sensitivity, patience, and the ability to stay focused in repetitive tasks.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those with color blindness/weakness, carelessness, or dislike of routine.

Salary (monthly)

9KMedian
Bottom 6KTop 15K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Stability4
Growth3
AI Resistance3
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Major Relevance3
Work Intensity3
Competition3
Entry Difficulty2
Education Threshold2

MBTI Fit

ISTJISFJESTJENFP
StableEntry-friendly

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.