POWDER COAT PAINTER

Zehnder Rittling; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Discretionary Incentive Bonus

Job summary

Zehnder Rittling in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Industrial Painter to powder coat metal components. This role requires experience with powder paint application using manual and automatic equipment, with a focus on meeting mil-thickness specifications and safety standards.

The position is a contract-to-hire full-time role with a day shift schedule and potential overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Competitive hourly pay ranges and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to support long-term

Qualifications

• Prior powder coat painting experience is preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use small hand tools.
• Prior vocational/trade school background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads paint into hoppers and selects programs on manual guns and automatic systems.
• Prepares paint line and loads appropriate powder coating color.
• Maintains process control to ensure finish meets specifications.
• Ensures powder application provides proper mil thickness.
• Monitors paint inventory and notifies when restocking is needed.
• Cleans equipment, booth, and area for next application or shutdown.
• Works safely with required PPE and performs preventative maintenance as needed.
• Collaborates with team to identify and reduce non-value-added steps.

Skills

Powder coating

Basic mechanical skills

Hand tools

Education

Vocational/trade school

Job description

Zehnder Rittling is seeking a skilled Industrial Painter to Powder Coat to join our manufacturing team. This dependable candidate will have experience applying powder paint to various metal components to assure color and mil-thickness meet specifications utilizing manual and automatic equipment. The Industrial Painter will work closely with other team members to meet production goals while adhering to safety standards.

Reliable transportation is required for 5:00 am to 3:30 pm shift Monday through Thursday along with overtime when needed on Friday for 5:00 am to 3:30 pm and sometimes Saturday for 5:00 am to 11:00 am.

Responsibilities

• Loads paint into hoppers and calls up specific programs on manual guns and automatic system.
• Prepares paint line, loads appropriate powder coating color in equipment.
• Maintains process control to assure product finish will be within specifications.
• Assures powder application is appropriate to guarantee mil coverage.
• Monitors inventory level of paint and advises Leadperson or appropriate personnel when restocking is necessary.
• Cleans equipment, booth and surrounding area to prepare for the next application or to shut down.
• Works in a safe manner, utilizing all required personal protective equipment.
• Completes preventative maintenance activities in all other areas of department when needed.
• Works as part of the team and continuously seek to identify and eliminate non-value added processes and waste.

Education and/or experience:

• Prior powder coat painting experience desired.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use small hand tools.
• Prior vocational/trade school background preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs. Specific vision requirements of this position include close vision. Must regularly be able to use hands to handle items.
• Must regularly stand throughout workday and reach above shoulder height. Strong arm strength needed to continuously hold and manipulate spray gun effectively.
• Must be comfortable with use of ladders/step ladders.

Join our team as a contracted staff member to transfer into an Industrial Powder- Coat Painter employee all while contributing your skills to create exceptional finishes that meet our high-quality standards!

Zehnder Rittling 100 Rittling Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14206

Job Types: Full-time Days : $18.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Sign-on Bonus

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Zehnder Rittling Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Discretionary Incentive Bonus

Schedule:

• 10-hour shifts
• Day shift
• Monday through Thursday
• Friday (10 hours) and Saturday (6 hours) possible Overtime

Experience:

• Powder Coat Painting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute: Buffalo, NY 14220 (Required)

Work Location: In person