Salary from $18.00 to $22.00 HOUR (USD)

Zehnder Rittling is hiring a skilled and detail-oriented Powder Coat Painter to join our team.
The Painter will be responsible for spray painting of parts utilizing hand-held power spraying equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Loads 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.

Qualifications include:
• Prior powder coating experience desired.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use small hand tools.
• Prior vocational/trade school background preferred.
• 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.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasionally temperatures may be in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Full Time, Day Shift, $18.00 - $22.00/hour based on experience.

Please apply with resume via Company Link below
Or mail your resume and cover letter to:
Zehnder Rittling • 100 Rittling Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14220