Spray Technician

SPRAY TECHNICIAN - FIBERGLASS MANUFACTURING

AKER by MAAX | American Bath Group | Martinsburg, West Virginia | Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Start at $25/hr. Build a skilled spray/coating career. Earn more as you qualify.

What You Get

• Start at $25.00/hour
• Path to $27.00/hour as you qualify
• Paid weekly
• Weekly production bonus opportunity of 0%-10%, based on production performance against standard and applicable eligibility requirements.
• Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday work based on production needs
• Training and a defined qualification path
• Opportunity to bring or build a specialized spray/coating skill inside American Bath Group

AKER by MAAX is hiring Spray Technicians (Gunner / Chopper Operators) for our Martinsburg manufacturing team. This is skilled, hands-on production work using specialized spray equipment to apply gelcoat, polyester resin and catalyst to molds while controlling coverage, quality and consistency. Starting pay is $25.00/hour, with a path to $27.00/hour as you qualify, demonstrate standard work and build sustained proficiency in the role.

What You'll Do

As a Spray Technician, you will operate specialized spray equipment to apply gelcoat, resin and catalyst materials to molds. Your technique directly influences coating coverage, product quality, material use, rework and the consistency of the finished bathware product.

Apply Materials to Standard

• Operate spray guns and related equipment to apply polyester resin, catalyst and gelcoat materials to molds.
• Follow role-specific standard work, production instructions and model-specific spray sequences.
• Control spray distance, angle, overlap, travel speed and material coverage to meet quality requirements.
• Maintain proper coating thickness and consistent application without excessive buildup, misses or avoidable overspray.

Inspect, Correct and Protect Quality

• Inspect sprayed surfaces for coverage, color, thickness, consistency and visible defects.
• Correct process issues within the approved work window and communicate conditions that require lead or quality support.
• Protect molds and product surfaces from contamination, improper application or handling damage.
• Complete required production, material or quality checks as assigned.

Maintain Equipment + Safe Work Practices

• Clean spray guns, hoses, nozzles and related tools at the required frequency.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report mechanical, pressure, catalyst or application issues promptly.
• Follow chemical-handling, ventilation, housekeeping, waste-control and spill-reporting requirements.
• Wear all required PPE and follow respiratory-protection requirements at all times.

Skilled Spray / Coating Work

Experience in industrial painting, automotive finishing, powder coating, fiberglass, composites, gelcoat or other spray-application work can translate well to this role. We are looking for people who can learn the MAAX process, repeat a controlled technique, recognize defects and deliver consistent quality.

As you demonstrate safe execution, spray quality, standard-work adherence, consistent production rate and sustained performance, you can progress toward the higher end of the Spray Technician pay range.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable attendance and ability to work the assigned schedule
• Previous manufacturing, industrial painting, fiberglass/composites, automotive finishing, powder coat or spray-application experience preferred
• Ability to follow detailed safety, chemical-handling, quality and standardized-work instructions
• Strong attention to color, shading, coverage, thickness and visible defects
• Ability to learn and consistently repeat controlled spray technique and model-specific sequences
• Basic math/measurement skills and ability to read labels, work orders and quality standards
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Realistic Job Preview

This is physical, hands-on manufacturing work. The role requires standing and walking on concrete for up to a 10-hour shift; frequent

bending, stooping and reaching; working around fiberglass materials, industrial chemicals, noise, odors and varying temperatures;

and wearing required PPE.

Employees in this role must successfully complete required respiratory-protection steps, including the applicable medical evaluation

and respirator fit test, and must remain clean-shaven as required to maintain a proper respirator seal. Reasonable accommodations

will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits + Stability

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program; Teladoc and Nurseline
• 401(k) eligibility after 60 days with company match up to 2.25% when contributing 6%
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company-recognized holidays

For typical hourly employees, vacation begins after six months; 40 hours of sick time becomes available after 90 days; and ABG recognizes 10 company holidays in 2026, subject to applicable policy and site scheduling.

Why AKER by MAAX?

This is an opportunity to bring or build a real spray/coating skill inside American Bath Group, one of North America's leading bathware

manufacturers. Your work becomes products used in homes, apartments and projects across North America.

Start at $25/hour. Master the process. Qualify. Earn more. Build forward.

Equal Employment Opportunity + Work Authorization

American Bath Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How did you hear about us?
• Are you willing and able to comply with all required PPE and respiratory-protection requirements, including the required medical

evaluation, respirator fit test, respiratory-protection training and clean-shaven requirement for proper respirator seal?

• Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including

standing/walking for up to a 10-hour shift, frequent bending/stooping/reaching and working in the described manufacturing
environment?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• Spray Technician: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Martinsburg, WV 25404 (Required)

Work Location: In person