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Powder Paint Operator 1st Shift

Job Req ID:  1041
Location: 

York, PA, US, 17402

Work Arrangement:  Onsite

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Powder Paint Operator in our York, PA facility is responsible for operating equipment to paint and finish Campbell Chain parts and accessories. This is a 1st shift position, working 4 days a week 10 hours per day Monday through Thursday 6 AM to 4 PM daily. 

Come build your future with us!

  • Excellent benefits that start on your 1st day
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays

The Build (Responsibilities)

  • Operate powder coat paint equipment and burn off oven to produce the specified finish on Apex products.
  • Load unpainted parts on hangers, remove painted parts from hangers, and place painted parts in clean lined metal tubs.
  • Follow standard operating procedures or special instructions.
  • Maintain and monitor proper grounding, line speed, temperature, filter pressures, paint levels, and air control needed to meet specifications.
  • Perform quality and thickness testing.
  • Clean paint booth daily and/or at each color change. Clean paint booth room and cool down room periodically.
  • Perform various preventative maintenance duties such as changing filters, replacing pump and gun components, and changing out paint line cross bars.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures to produce a quality product, including reporting non-conforming materials.
  • Report unusual conditions or questionable items to a team leader or supervisor.
  • Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Maintain accurate records as required.
  • Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 1 year of similar work experience.
  • Work overtime hours (more than 40 hours per week) including Fridays as required.
  • Stand and walk continuously for 8 hours.
  • Able to reach overhead and hang parts.
  • Climb stairs and ladders.
  • Lift and move up to 50 pounds.

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets. 

 As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!


Nearest Major Market: York PA
Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster