Powder coat Apprentice Trainee Program

Program Overview

USA Dutch, Inc. offers a structured, paid training program designed to prepare candidates for full time employment in our manufacturing operations.

• Program Length: 5 weeks
• Sessions Per Week: 3
• Session Length: 3 hours each
• Training Start Time: 7 am
• Total Training Hours: 45 hours
• Attendance and participation in all scheduled sessions are mandatory.

Training Schedule

Training sessions will be held 3 times weekly, beginning promptly at 7 am. Specific training days will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for a 5-week program.

Compensation

• Training Wage: $12.00 per hour
• Total Training Compensation: $540.00 (45 hours × $12.00/hour)
• Candidates must complete training to receive the course compensation.

Post Training Employment Opportunity

Upon successful completion of the training program and demonstration of required skills, candidates will be Paid in Full for the training period and offered the following:

• Employment Status: Full time
• Starting Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Shift Assignment: 1st Shift Monday thru Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Assigned based on operational needs and candidate availability)
• Employment is contingent upon meeting company performance, attendance, and conduct standards.

Safety & Dress Code Requirements

For the safety of all employees, the following requirements apply at every training session:

• Required: Steel toe footwear
• Required: Safety glasses
• Prohibited: Shorts
• Failure to comply with safety or dress code requirements may result in removal from a training session or dismissal from the program.

Training Content Overview

• Weeks 1–2: Company orientation, safety policies and procedures, introduction to job fundamentals, hands on skills development, equipment and process training, instructor guided practice
• Weeks 3–4: Advanced skill application, productivity and quality expectations, increasing independence
• Week 5: Final evaluation, skills assessment, employment offer discussion

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the program, candidates must:

• Attend all scheduled training sessions
• Follow all safety rules and company policies
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and required skill competency

The USA Dutch Credo

At USA Dutch, Our Work Is Guided By a Shared Set Of Values. The Following Credo Outlines The Principles All Employees Are Expected To Uphold:

• We are dedicated to serving our customers. Our success is achieved by meeting customer needs through outstanding products, efficient practices, fair dealings, and heartfelt, enthusiastic service from every employee.
• We conduct ourselves with integrity. We are ethical, honest, reliable, and true to our word. When we fall short, we take responsibility, make amends, and recommit to our principles.
• We take pride in everything we do. We strive for excellence, take responsibility for our work, and seek daily satisfaction in a job well done—while remaining humble and open to growth.
• We are respectful of others. We treat customers, vendors, and coworkers with respect, courtesy, professionalism, and genuine concern for their success and well being.
• We believe in working together. We believe in a positive mindset. We believe in the power of relationships. These values drive collaboration, trust, and long term success for individuals and the company as a whole.