Paint Booth Technician

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company has an opening for a Paint Booth Technician that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Swanton, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 4:00pm.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success.

Benefits: Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Work with supervisor to understand and achieve schedule.
• Remove rust, splatter & other loose materials. (Prepping surfaces for paint).
• Apply masking tape & coverings over areas that do not require paint.
• Select & mix required coatings per product instructions.
• Select & use proper spray nozzle.
• Clean spray equipment after each job.
• Inspect sprayed surfaces after painting.
• Wear proper PPE when painting.
• Utilizing and maintaining spray booth.

Requirements:

• Forklift driving skills.
• Prior experience painting.
• Understanding of airless paint sprayers.
• Excellent eye & hand coordination.
• Knowledge of paint products.
• Knowledge of respirators & protective clothing.
• Ability to work with paint, thinners & other paint products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• May require overtime before or after normal work hours or weekends.