Spray Line Operator / Wood Finisher

The Tongue & Groove Store; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Plan Health Insurance

IRA/Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays

Day Shift Only

No Weekends

1.5x Overtime Pay

Paid Breaks

Employee Discount

Stable, long-term career opportunity

Job summary

The Tongue & Groove Store is the Twin Ports' premier manufacturer of solid wood tongue & groove, flooring, and millwork, seeking a Spray Line Operator / Wood Finisher for its Duluth/Superior area operations. You will operate finishing equipment, mix and apply coatings, and ensure precise color matches while meeting production deadlines with a focus on quality.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience, familiarity with finish materials, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Reliability and consistent attendance essential.
• Familiarity with finishing materials such as stains, dyes, lacquers, polyurethanes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray machines, hand sprayers, orbital sanders, and other finishing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Sand and finish wood products using stains, dyes, and coatings to achieve color matches.
• Read tape measures to 1/16" accuracy and perform basic conversions.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reliability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Spray Line Operator / Wood Finisher

The Tongue & Groove Store - Duluth/Superior Area

The Tongue & Groove Store is the Twin Ports' premier manufacturer of solid wood tongue & groove, flooring, and millwork. Since opening in 2009, we've grown rapidly by investing in top-tier equipment, high standards, and a team that takes pride in craftsmanship.

Why Work With Us

• Gold Plan Health Insurance

• IRA/Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays

• Day Shift Only

• No Weekends

• 1.5x Overtime Pay

• Paid Breaks

• Employee Discount

• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing local manufacturer

What You'll Do

• Operate spray machines, hand sprayers, orbital sanders, and other finishing equipment safely and efficiently.

• Sand and finish a wide variety of wood products using paint, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, primer, and other finishing materials.

• Identify and understand different finish products and their applications.

• Mix stains and dyes to achieve precise color matches.

• Meet production deadlines while maintaining the high quality our customers expect.

• Read a tape measure to 1/16\" accuracy and perform basic conversions and calculations.

• Navigate spreadsheets, work orders, production forms, and other documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Bend, lift, twist, and carry up to 75 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

What We’re Looking For

• Manufacturing or industrial experience-schooling or hands‑on work in a production environment helps you transition quickly.

• Reliability, grit, and dedication-we run a predictable day‑shift schedule with weekends off, so consistent attendance is essential.

• Familiarity with finish materials-experience with stain, dye, lacquer, polyurethane, conversion varnish, waterborne coatings, paint, or primer is a strong advantage.

• Strong organization and attention to detail-our products require precision and consistency.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

If you bring drive, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn, we encourage you to apply. We’re willing to train motivated individuals who want to grow with us.