Powder Coating Apprentice (Less Than 1 Year Experience Welcome!)

Are you interested in starting a rewarding career in manufacturing, finishing, and assembly? Do you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a team that values safety and quality? If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a motivated and dependable Powder Coating Apprentice to join our team in Wilmington, DE.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who may have little to no experience but possess a strong willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic environment. No prior extensive experience is necessary—just a positive attitude, a desire to develop new skills, and the ability to pass a Medical Evaluation and respirator fit test.

What You’ll Do:

As a Powder Coating Apprentice, your role will be instrumental in supporting our production and finishing processes. You will work closely with experienced team members to learn the ins and outs of powder coating and basic assembly tasks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with Surface Preparation: Learn how to clean and prepare surfaces using manual methods, chemical solvents, steam, or media blasting to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Supporting Powder Coating Processes: Help operate and maintain powder coating equipment under supervision, ensuring proper application and coverage.
• Color Matching & Application: Assist in mixing powder coating colors according to specifications and applying coatings using electrostatic spray guns or other equipment.
• Quality Inspection: Support visual inspections and basic testing to identify coating defects or inconsistencies, ensuring all finished products meet quality standards.
• Assembly & Packaging: Learn to assemble lighting products and other items using hand and power tools. Assist with packaging finished products securely for shipping, including labeling and wrapping.
• General Site Maintenance: Help keep the work area clean, organized, and safe, adhering to all safety protocols and OSHA requirements.

Who You Are:

• Enthusiastic Learner: You are eager to develop new skills and grow within the manufacturing industry.
• Safety-Minded: You understand the importance of safety procedures and are willing to pass necessary medical evaluations and respirator fit testing.
• Reliable & Punctual: You take pride in showing up on time and completing assigned tasks diligently.
• Detail-Oriented: You pay attention to details, ensuring work is done correctly and to quality standards.
• Team Player: You work well with others, communicate effectively, and are committed to a positive team environment.
• No Extensive Experience Needed: Prior experience in powder coating or manufacturing is a plus but not required. We value willingness to learn and a proactive attitude above all.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Training: We provide hands-on training to help you develop valuable skills in powder coating, assembly, and quality control.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Start as an apprentice and have the chance to advance into more skilled roles within our company.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values safety, quality, and employee development.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive wage structure along with benefits designed to support your health and well-being.
• Stability & Community: Become part of a reputable company committed to long-term growth and community involvement.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break

Pay Range: $19.00/hour - $23.00/hour, depending on experience; paid bi-weekly.

401k: The Company offers up to a 4% match

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and others are offered; elected benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of service.

Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick time can be used after 90 days of service.

Holidays: Paid company-recognized holidays begin after 30 days of service.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; participation in E-Verify is required.
• A high school diploma or GED, though a post-secondary trade/technical training is preferred.
• Prior powder coating experience or experience in metal finishing or a related assembly and production setting is preferred.
• Ability to pass an occupational medical evaluation and respirator fit testing as per OSHA requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Physical strength and stamina to stand, walk, and lift for extended periods, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting; ability to use hands for gripping and manipulating tools and materials.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and color differentiation.
• Exposure to various environmental conditions, including fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise levels typical of a production facility.

Work Environment:

• The job may involve working in wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and under varying temperatures.
• Safety precautions are enforced, and hearing protection may be required in specific areas.