Spray Booth Technician | Finishing Pro + Benefits

Schwieters Companies, Inc.; Hugo (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid weekly

Early wage access program

Life, Accident, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Schwieters Companies, Inc. is hiring a detail-oriented Spraying Technician to join our production team in Hugo, MN. You will prepare materials, configure spray guns, and ensure a high-quality finish on all products, supporting our turnkey interior finishes operations.

This role requires experience in industrial painting, surface prep, and precise color control. You will work in a spray booth setting, adhere to OSHA guidelines, and may lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting or spray booth environments.
• Knowledge of surface prep and paint mixing ratios.
• Familiarity with automated spray gun settings and fluid pressure.
• Strong eye for finish quality and defects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• OSHA regulations and SDS handling awareness.

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 precise product specifications.
• Monitor spray booth operations to ensure even distribution, correct thickness, and optimal coating adhesion.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products to 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.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the proper handling of chemical materials and the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Skills

Industrial painting

Spray booth exp

Auto body coating

Surface prep

Mixing ratios

Quality inspection

OSHA/SDS knowledge

Forklift operation

Tools

Spray gun controls

Maintenance basics

Job description

Schwieters Companies, Inc. is hiring a detail-oriented Spraying Technician to join our production team in Hugo, MN. You will prepare materials, configure spray guns, and ensure a high-quality finish on all products, supporting our turnkey interior finishes operations.

This role requires experience in industrial painting, surface prep, and precise color control. You will work in a spray booth setting, adhere to OSHA guidelines, and may lift up to 50 pounds.