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

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off & tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Hesston, KS, is hiring a Powder Coating Associate for 2nd shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM). The role offers pay starting at $19.24/hour plus $2 shift differential, totaling $21.24/hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will operate powder coating equipment, inspect parts for quality, and prepare surfaces for coating, contributing to the efficiency of our production team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual electrostatic guns to apply powder to parts (≈35%).
• Operate, monitor and maintain equipment (≈20%).
• Inspect parts for quality and perform liquid touch-ups as needed.
• Protect unpainted areas with plugs/caps and blow off water from pre-treatment.
• Prepare parts for powder recoat by sanding surfaces.

Skills

Safety compliance

Technical aptitude

Quality focus

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Electrostatic spray guns

Powder coating equipment

Pre-treatment system

Infrared ovens

Job description

Powder Coating Associate

2nd Shift- 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Pay starting at $19.24/hour plus $2 shift differential totaling $21.24/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 World™. 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 escalating 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-? 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.

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