Powder Coating Specialist

CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB•Ulster, NY

7d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

A successful Powder Coating Specialist will have a great eye for detail and enjoy seeing a job well done! They will work in a small team, with the Powder Coating Lead, to expand RBW’s powder coating capacity and capabilities. The Powder Coating Specialist will efficiently carry out standard processes, while identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement. This role will allow us to enhance the on-time delivery process of beautifully crafted and finished products to customers and clients. During your first year, you will also rotate through adjacent departments such as Assembly, Warehousing, and Shipping to learn useful skills that will help accelerate your career at RBW. We are looking for self-starters, who are proactive and enjoy seeing tasks through to completion.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of working in powder coating
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read and interpret drawings and work orders
Able to stand for long period of time and lift up to 50 lbs
Experience with PPE standards and the safe handling of cleaning chemicals
Experience developing and improving powder coating application processes
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations
Must be able to support flexible work hours between 6am and 8pm.

Nice To Haves

Powder Coating 202 Training from the Powder Coating Institute

Responsibilities

Clean and prep raw materials for finishing, including sandblasting
Mask and rack parts according to drawings and SOPs
Set up, operate, and maintain electrostatic powder spray guns
Manage curing process in accordance with the powder manufacturer’s specifications
Visually inspect parts exiting paint booth and oven and report non-standard conditions
Work with the Powder Coating Lead to develop SOPs and modify processes to improve quality and reduce waste
Test and evaluate powder coating applications, including adhesion and thickness testing
Meet timelines set by production schedule
Contribute to continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity, and capability
Support in maintaining inventory of necessary supplies and powder
Clean equipment and work area regularly in addition to routine maintenance.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: Effective 1st of the month following date of hire; low cost premium options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
80 Vacation hours; plus accrue 8 additional hours per year up to 120 vacation hours (starting on your 1 year anniversary)
Your Birthday Off
40 Wellness hours each year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Floating holiday of your choosing
RBW Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & additional Christmas Holiday (Christmas Eve, Boxing Day - varies year to year)
Prorated 12-week paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) - 3% company contribution after the first year of employment, regardless of individual contribution(s)
Profit-Sharing - 5-year vesting (20% a year, qualifies after the first year of employment) Provided there is a strong and profitable year, the company gifts a portion of the profits to the employees in the form of a retirement contribution
Life/ADD insurance policy, with an option for voluntary additional coverage
Voluntary employee-paid short-term disability coverage
Monthly EV credit towards electric car charging on premises at Kingston Factory
Generous Discount on RBW products
On-site Fitness Space in our Kingston Factory
Fully-stocked snacks and beverage options
Great colleagues
Open, collaborative team environment