Paint Booth Operator - 1st Shift

Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.

Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for coating various materials with finishing products, such as stains, paints, and lacquers. Finishers use spray guns and spray equipment to manufacture products according to customer specifications. Finishers tape, prep, prime, and paint wood and/or metal items. Finishers are assigned to a specific area of the manufacturing plant but may also work with other departments. Finishers may perform other tasks as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Spray wood stains and clear topcoats on materials 20%

• Tape, prep, prime, and paint wood and/or metal items 20%

• Work with build documents and basic drawings 20%

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace/shop 20%

• Perform other manufacturing tasks as needed 20%

Experience and Education:

• Minimum- High School or GED
• Minimum- 1 - 3 months related experience and/or training

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of finishing equipment, such as spray guns, to coat products
• Knowledge of finishing products, such as stains, paints, and lacquers
• Mechanically inclined; ability to work with basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16th of an inch
• Ability to add and subtract fractions
• Communicates well with others; speaks and writes clearly; asks for and offers help when needed
• Interpersonal; resolves questions and concerns in a professional manner; maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
• Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Observes and follows safety procedures

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Manufacturing Environment – may cause exposure to heat, noise, vibration, odors, dust or moving mechanical parts
• Medium to Heavy Work – requires the ability to exert up to 100 lbs. with team or mechanical assistance, requires the ability to individually exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 35 lbs. of force frequently, and/or exert up to 15 lbs. of force constantly to lift, move, push, or pull objects and materials
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel materials and equipment
• Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms
• Required to walk, see close and at distance, and talk and hear