AssemblyPowder Coat Operator 7am-3pm

Laclede Chain Manufacturing Company LLC; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Laclede Chain Manufacturing Company LLC in Maryville, Missouri is seeking an Assembly Operator for the powder coat line. You will operate the line safely, apply coatings, read work travelers, and record production data in the MES system while maintaining quality and a clean, safe workspace.

You will learn to set furnace temperatures, adjust spray guns, handle chain identification by part numbers, and collaborate with teammates to meet production goals in a loud, non-climate-controlled

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong work ethic and dependable, punctual approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing production needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the powder coat line safely and use PPE.
• Learn and follow quality standards and powder coating processes.
• Read job travelers and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Identify chain by part numbers and grade stamps to ensure correct product.
• Powder coat chain at appropriate line speed to support quality.
• Operate industrial trucks to move and load materials.
• Enter production information into the MES (Epicor) system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor MES

Job description

Laclede Chain Manufacturing | Maryville, Missouri

Help us build products that help keep people safe.

Assembly Operator -Powder Coat

What You’ll Do

• Operate the powder coat line safely and use all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Learn and follow Laclede's quality standards and powder coating processes.
• Read job travelers and follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors and scheduling personnel.
• Identify chain using part numbers and grade stamps to help ensure the correct product is processed.
• Powder coat chain at the appropriate line speed to support product quality.
• Operate industrial trucks to assist with moving and loading materials and products.
• Complete production move tickets and enter production information into the Epicor system using the MES station.
• Learn to set infrared furnace temperatures for different chain sizes and hooks.
• Learn to adjust automatic spray guns, clean and change filters, and assemble and set the Onspot kick-off arm.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work collaboratively with teammates while meeting production and quality expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• A strong work ethic and a dependable, punctual approach to work.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to follow instructions, solve problems, and adapt to changing production needs.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety, and meeting production goals.
• A willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is a hands‑on manufacturing position on a production floor. Candidates should be prepared to:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, or crawl as needed.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting may occasionally be required.
• Work in a non‑climate-controlled environment.
• Work in a typically loud production environment.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).