Paint, Blast & Shipping Team Lead
Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift, with oversight of potential 2nd Shift operations Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Job Overview
We are seeking a hands-on team lead to manage structural steel painting, sandblasting, and shipping activities. This role focuses on product quality, employee training, safe work practices, production coordination, and on-time deliveries. The successful candidate will lead daily operations and work with management and other departments to keep production on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
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Help interview and select qualified candidates and train new employees in painting and related operations.
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Ensure daily paint documentation is completed accurately and maintained.
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Inspect and verify gauges, meters, and testing equipment to confirm proper calibration and operation.
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Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections to ensure finished products meet project and manufacturer specifications.
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Review load tickets for accuracy and enter shipping information into production and shipping software.
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Train employees on production and shipping systems as needed.
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Coordinate painting, blasting, and loading assignments with production, logistics, and management.
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Monitor schedules and shipment deadlines, arranging overtime and weekend work when necessary.
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Identify workflow issues and recommend improvements to management.
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Enforce safety procedures and ensure employees follow workplace requirements.
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Participate in corrective action and progressive discipline processes when needed.
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Provide fair, consistent leadership and promote a cooperative, productive work environment.
Required Qualifications
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At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting, sandblasting, and/or loading operations.
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At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
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Strong understanding of industrial painting standards and quality control procedures.
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Ability to train employees, coordinate daily work, and apply workplace policies consistently.
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and deadlines.
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
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A strong focus on workplace safety and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience using production or shipping software.
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Experience coordinating painting, blasting, and steel loading operations across multiple shifts.
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