PAINTER - POWDER-COAT ASSEMBLY LINE

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.ResponsibilitiesLoads 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 coating 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 14206Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hourExpected hours: No less than 40 per weekZehnder Rittling Employee Benefits:401(k) & 401(k) matchDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceDiscretionary Incentive BonusSchedule:10-hour shiftsDay shiftMonday through ThursdayFriday (10 hours) and Saturday (6 hours) possible OvertimeExperience:Powder Coat Painting: 1 year (Required)Ability to Commute: Buffalo, NY 14220 (Required)Work Location: In person