Powder Coating Technician — 2nd Shift

Excel Industries, LLC; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Vision

Wellness program

Disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Hesston, KS is seeking a Powder Coating Associate for 1st and 2nd shifts. You’ll operate powder coating equipment, inspect parts, and prepare surfaces for recoat while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on operation, equipment maintenance, and process adherence. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k) plan along with paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School / GED diploma preferred (required to maintain the pre-treatment system)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Operate manual electrostatic guns to apply powder to parts.
• 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)
• Inspect parts for compliance to quality standards and apply liquid touch up as necessary
• Apply and remove plugs/caps to protect unpainted areas and blow off water from pre‑treatment system
• Prepare parts for powder recoat by sanding down surfaces

Skills

Safety standards compliance

Technical aptitude

Follow standard work

Education

High School / GED diploma

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker in Hesston, KS is seeking a Powder Coating Associate for 1st and 2nd shifts. You’ll operate powder coating equipment, inspect parts, and prepare surfaces for recoat while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on operation, equipment maintenance, and process adherence. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k) plan along with paid time off and tuition reimbursement.