2nd Shift Powder Coating Associate; Pay starting at $21.24/hour

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM. Pay starting at $19.24/hour plus $2 shift differential totaling $21.24/hour.

About the Role

As a Powder Coating Associate you'll be part of our production team located in Hesston, KS.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual electrostatic guns to apply powder to parts. (Approx. 35%)
• Operate, monitor and maintain equipment (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%)

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Career Development

• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
• Purpose-Driven Company: You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

About the Company

Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more. We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.