Powder Coat Painter — Early Shift with Sign-On Bonus

Nuclimate; 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 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