2nd Shift Powder Coating Associate

About the role

Join our production team located in Hesston, KS as a Powder Coating Associate. You’ll operate manual electrostatic guns, maintain equipment, inspect parts for quality, and prepare surfaces for recoating.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual electrostatic guns to apply powder to parts (Approx. 35%)
• Operate, monitor, and maintain equipment including automatic guns, powder pick-up and reclaim system, paint line conveyor system, infrared and conventional cure ovens, and pre-treatment system (Approx. 20%)
• Inspect parts for compliance to quality standards and apply liquid touch-up as necessary (Approx. 20%)
• Apply and remove plugs/caps to protect unpainted areas and blow off water from pre-treatment system (Approx. 15%)
• Prepare parts for powder recoat by sanding down surfaces (Approx. 10%)

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred (required to maintain the pre-treatment system only)
• Ability to comply with safety standards, including wearing full-body Tivex suits and air-purifying respirators
• Technical ability to escalate issues when identified
• Able to follow standard work as trained by a supervisor or OpEx lead

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, and wellness programs
• Disability and 401(k) retirement benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
• Career growth opportunities across 60+ brands and global locations
• Access to learning and development resources, including Lean Academy and online university certifications
• Diverse and inclusive culture with a focus on fun and collaboration
• Opportunities to contribute to positive community and global impact through volunteerism and sustainable practices

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM