2nd Shift Powder Coating Associate

Powder Coating Associate 1st Shift- 6:30 AM-3:00 PM 2nd Shift- 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

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.

As a Powder Coating Associate you’ll be part of our production team located in Hesston, KS.

• 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%)

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 escalated issues when identified
• Able to follow standard work as trained by a supervisor or OpEx lead

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
• 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.

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Wellness program
• Disability
• Retirement benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off (includes paid vacation, holidays & personal days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and many other vendor partners

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.

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

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