1st Shift Powder Coating Associate; Pay starting at $19.24/hour

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Hesston, KS is looking for a Powder Coating Associate for 1st shift (6:30 AM–3:00 PM). You will operate powder coating equipment, monitor systems, and inspect parts for quality while maintaining safety standards.

The role involves prepping parts for recoating and ensuring efficient production flow. Compensation starts at $19.24 per hour with a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School / GED diploma required to operate pre-treatment system.
• Ability to comply with safety standards and wear Tivex suits.
• Technical ability to escalate issues when identified.
• Able to follow standard work as trained by a supervisor or OpEx lead.

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coating equipment and apply powder to parts.
• Inspect parts for quality and perform liquid touch-ups if needed.
• Monitor and maintain coating line equipment and process parameters.
• Prepare parts for powder recoat by sanding surfaces.

Skills

Powder coating

Equipment operation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High School / GED diploma

Tools

Electrostatic guns

Infrared ovens

Conveyor system

Job description

## 1st Shift Powder Coating Associate; Pay starting at $19.24/hourApply: Hesston, KS, United States: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-1000053741**Powder Coating Associate**1st Shift- 6:30 AM-3:00 PMPay starting at $19.24/hour**Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.** It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The WorldTM. Sound like you? 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.**What You’ll Do**As a Powder Coating Associate you’ll be part of our production team located in Hesston, KS. You’ll get to:* 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%)**Who You Are**You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:* 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**What You’ll Receive**You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan* 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.What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us! *All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.****We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.***Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.**Who We Are**We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re 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.**Benefits & Perks**You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.**What You’ll Also Get**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.**EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) ***This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.***