Spray Booth Operator

Schwieters Companies • Hugo, MN

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About The Position

Schwieters Companies is hiring a detail-oriented Spraying Technician to join its production team. The role involves preparing materials, configuring spray guns, and applying coatings to achieve high-quality finishes on products. The position requires attention to finish quality, safe handling of chemicals, and routine cleaning and care of spray equipment and the booth. The role is based in a clean, safety-focused production environment and offers an opportunity to grow with the company.

Requirements

• Proven experience in industrial painting, a spray booth environment, or auto body coating.
• Excellent vision and a strong eye for surface quality, finish consistency, and defects.
• Ability to stand for long periods, crouch and reach, lift heavy materials, and work while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations, hazardous material handling, and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Good work history.
• Comfort learning to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen; this is a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Finishing knowledge, including surface preparation and paint-mixing ratios.
• Familiarity with automated spray gun settings, fluid pressure, and basic mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate spray guns according to product specifications.
• Clean, sand, and prepare product surfaces for coating, ensuring they are free of defects, dust, and debris.
• Select, measure, and mix paints, solvents, or protective coatings according to product specifications.
• Monitor spray booth operations to ensure even distribution, correct thickness, and optimal coating adhesion.
• Inspect finished products and identify and correct runs, drips, uneven finishes, or color mismatches.
• Clean spray tips, guns, nozzles, pumps, hoses, and the booth environment daily to prevent contamination and equipment failure.
• Follow safety guidelines, including proper chemical handling and mandatory use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Company-paid monthly medical and dental premiums.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Weekly pay.
• Early wage access program.
• Life, accident, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed