Spray Booth Operator

Schwieters Companies Inc. • Lino Lakes, MN

6d • $23

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 ensuring a high-quality finish on products. The technician works in a spray booth environment and is expected to follow safety procedures, including proper chemical handling and use of required personal protective equipment. The company describes a family-oriented, clean work environment with an emphasis on safety, communication, and craftsmanship.

Requirements

• Proven experience in industrial painting, a spray booth environment, or auto body coating.
• Familiarity with automated spray gun settings, fluid pressure, and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Ability to learn 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.

Nice To Haves

• Finishing knowledge, including surface preparation and paint mixing ratios.

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 for even distribution, correct thickness, and optimal coating adhesion.
• Visually 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 machine failure.
• Follow safety guidelines, including proper handling of chemical materials and mandatory use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance; monthly premiums are paid by the company.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Paid weekly.
• Early wage access program.
• Life, accident, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

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