Paint & Shipping Lead
Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift with oversight of possible 2nd Shift Starting Rate: $30.00/hour (higher depending on experience)
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Paint & Shipping Lead to direct daily painting, blasting, and steel loading activities. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for coordinating workflow, maintaining quality standards, training employees, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily painting, sand blasting, and loading operations.
- Help interview and select qualified or trainable team members.
- Train and support new employees within the paint department.
- Make sure required paint records and documentation are completed each day.
- Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment to perform daily checks and verify proper operation and calibration.
- Perform QA/QC inspections to confirm finished steel meets project and manufacturer requirements.
- Review load tickets for accuracy and ensure information is entered correctly into production/shipping software.
- Train employees on production and shipping software when needed.
- Work with logistics, production, and management to assign painting and loading work according to production needs.
- Monitor schedules and help ensure orders are ready for required delivery dates, including overtime and weekend work when necessary.
- Identify process improvements and communicate recommendations to management.
- Enforce safety procedures and address safety concerns promptly.
- Assist with employee corrective action and progressive discipline when necessary.
- Provide fair, consistent, and professional leadership.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a productive work environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in structural steel painting and/or loading operations.
- At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of painting standards and quality control procedures.
- Familiarity with production/shipping software preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and hold employees accountable.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and enforcing safe work practices.
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