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Color Matching Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Maintenance Assistant

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

Knowledge of furniture repairs and color matching. * Ability to read and understand blueprints. * Ability to safely and properly troubleshoot and repair most mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVA ...

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How much do color matching jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for color matching in Iowa is $46,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,100.00 and $57,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced in a Color Matching role, and how can I overcome them?

Professionals in Color Matching often encounter challenges such as achieving consistent results across different materials, dealing with variations in lighting conditions, and communicating technical color requirements to non-technical team members. Staying up-to-date with color management technology and regularly calibrating equipment can help maintain accuracy. It’s also helpful to collaborate closely with other departments, such as production or design, to resolve issues quickly. Developing strong documentation and troubleshooting practices will further enhance your effectiveness in this dynamic role.

What is a Color Matching job?

A Color Matching job involves evaluating and adjusting colors to ensure consistency across different materials, products, or digital displays. Professionals in this role work with color samples, spectrophotometers, and software to achieve precise color accuracy. They may be employed in industries such as printing, textiles, automotive, or manufacturing. Their expertise helps maintain brand standards and ensures visual uniformity in production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Color Matching position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Color Matching, you need strong attention to detail, a keen eye for color accuracy, and familiarity with color theory, usually supported by a background in graphic design, printing, or manufacturing. Experience using color measurement devices such as spectrophotometers, industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, and knowledge of color management systems are often necessary. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills help professionals effectively coordinate with designers, production teams, and clients. These competencies ensure that products meet exacting color standards and satisfy customer and industry requirements.

What job categories do people searching Color Matching jobs in Iowa look for? The top searched job categories for Color Matching jobs in Iowa are:
Infographic showing various Color Matching job openings in Iowa as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,972 per year, or $22.6 per hour.
Ink Technician

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Posted 26 days ago


American Packaging Corporation rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 110 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

Description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.


LOCATION: Story City, IA


SHIFT: 12 hr Nights, 7pm-7am


SUMMARY: Responsible for supplying the pressroom with all applied materials required for the manufacture of our product line.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Follow established color matching and color control procedures for the department.
  • Perform all necessary recording functions, labeling of each batch/drum, inventory ticket, batch ticket.
  • Assist the shift supervisor as required.
  • Blend or prepare, as required, all other applied materials for each press run, solvent, lacquers, adhesives.
  • Maintain supply of materials throughout the press runs.
  • Receiving of materials and rotating stock (includes forklift operations).
  • Follow all department and plant safety procedures and be an active participant in our safety programs.
  • Job requires a high level of self-motivation and advanced prioritization skills.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

talentacquisition@americanpackaging.com.


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