Painter - 2nd Shift
Koch Enterprises
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- Pay
- $20 to $22
- an hour
- Location
- Strafford, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 10 days ago
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About the company
Koch Enterprises
Automotive · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Apply powder coating using industrial equipment, adjust conveyor and spray equipment, and inspect parts for paint quality.
- Clean equipment, hand-spray touch-ups, mix paint, and follow safety requirements.
What you need
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Manufacturing or related experience and powder-coating knowledge are preferred; the role also requires basic math, measurement-tool use, and regular lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
powder coatingread blueprintsBasic math skillscalipersmicrometersprotractorstape measuresattention to detailProblem-solvingtroubleshooting
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2nd Shift Painter (Powder Coat)
Shift:
Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-1:30am
Pay:
$20/hr-$22/hr+$2/hr Shift Differential
This position may need to train on 1st shift.
Job Purpose
Support the Paint Line Team by applying high‑quality powder coating using cone, disk, or nozzle‑type industrial equipment. You may rotate between stations as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Start and adjust conveyor and spray equipment.
Set paint pressure and flow; monitor gauges.
Hang parts as they come off the line.
Inspect parts for paint quality (runs, sags, missed areas).
Adjust spray patterns to correct coating issues.
Clean paint booths, hooks, grids, and spray equipment.
Hand‑spray parts for touch‑ups or rust prevention.
Mix paint per specifications and adjust consistency.
Follow SDS and safety requirements.
Complete other assigned tasks.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED preferred (not required)
Experience & Knowledge
Understanding of powder coating, ovens, conveyors, and wash systems preferred
Ability to read blueprints, specs, and shop documentation
1+ year manufacturing or related experience preferred
Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages)
Ability to use calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures
Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions
Basic problem‑solving abilities
Skills
Strong attention to detail
Quality‑focused; continuous improvement mindset
Able to collaborate professionally with coworkers and customers
Problem‑solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Physical Requirements
Regular standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and handling materials
Lift/move up to 50 lbs regularly
Vision requirements: close, distance, color, and depth perception
Other Details
Travel:
None
Direct Reports:
None
Duties may change; additional tasks may be assigned