Powder Coater

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Powder Coater to join the Lighting Sector Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI. The Powder Coater will operate manual and automatic powder guns and equipment to apply powder on metal substrates; the efficient and effective use of materials, tools and equipment in meeting customer requirements as directed by provided instructions and production schedules to produce quality-finished components.

What Will You Do?

Essential job Functions:

• Operate powder paint application equipment for proper quality, coverage and efficiency.
• Manual touch-up of metal components as needed to produce a quality coated component.
• Rework rejected parts when required.
• Conduct pre-start-up maintenance for powder guns and hoppers.
• Follow established preventative maintenance schedules; request maintenance department assistance when required.
• Conduct routine shutdown procedures for powder guns and powder booths.
• Meet production schedules.
• Offer suggestions to improve department through-put.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, safe operating procedures and practices; help ensure all employees follow safety rules, procedures and practices.
• Active participation in ongoing individual training/development programs.
• Set goals and objectives with Manager; look for ways to improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions in work area.
• Report abnormalities in equipment, machines, programs and processes.
• Perform backup functions to other team members as instructed.
• Engage in cross-training to support back-up efforts as directed. 

Required Skills

• 1-2+ years experience in powder paint finishing systems on a variety of substrates from within a manufacturing environment
• High level of self-initiative and dependability
• Must be willing to pitch in as needed; flexible to perform overtime duties and adjust schedule when required
• Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Must possess positive, "can do" attitude.

Equipment Used:

• Manual and automatic powder paint guns
• Powder booth equipment and controls
• Hand tools
• Pallet jacks
• Carts, etc.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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