2nd shift Paint Shop Lead

FORMA-FAB METALS, INC; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forma Fab Metals, Inc. is seeking a Powder Coating Lead to manage a 4:30pm–2:00am shift, allocate staff, and ensure on-time, quality finishing for parts. The role requires leadership, hands-on powder coating guidance, and cross‑department collaboration within a manufacturing setting in Mebane, NC.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, equipment maintenance oversight, and enforcing safety policies. Overtime may be available as production demands require.

Qualifications

• 3 years of production leadership experience
• Experience planning daily production schedules and staffing
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and enforce company policies
• Create and execute daily production schedules
• Operate and guide powder coating processes
• Ensure quality control and dimensional checks
• Coordinate cross-department collaboration
• Assist in process optimization and maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Staff allocation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Shift: Monday through Thursday, 4:30pm - 2:00am

Essential Functions:

The primary focus of the powder coating lead is to manage and allocate staff effectively while ensuring that all jobs are completed on time and within specifications and quality control standards. Below is a list of the main responsibilities

• Leadership: Setting professional appearance and expectations of execution for the team at all times. Maintaining 5S organization. Developing employee training and documentation to support all team members in the execution of their roles.
• Enforce- All Forma Fab policies and rules according to the employee handbook and report any violations
• Planning – create and execute daily production schedules and allocate staff accordingly
• Powder Coating – operate but also guide staff in performing the following:
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application, record all daily titration levels for the wash system and no material is washed without chemical validation. For that sub, ensure proper wash methods are used per base material to be painted.
• Utilize all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
• Determine powder paint flow and coating quality by performing visual inspections, validating color with quality-approved samples, Inspecting mill thickness with each batch, and performing cross-hatch pattern testing daily.
• Prepare items for powder coating by performing activities such as sandblasting, cleaning, dipping, and masking, among other techniques
• Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations and adjust to reflect material thickness.
• Apply knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pretreatments
• Load and unload parts or products onto fixtures Work Area and Equipment Maintenance *
• Good knowledge of the mechanics and repair of painting equipment
• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment work area Safety *– ensure that all safety standards relevant to the production line are followed by the staff
• Cross-Department Corroboration – effectively work with other production line managers and operations manager
• Process optimization – pro-actively review existing processes and propose areas for improvement
• Assist in other areas as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Production Leadership: 3 years

Environmental Conditions:

• Humidity level may be elevated during summer months
• Exposure to certain containments, at times
• Exposure to loud noise, at times

Physical Demands:

• The position requires continual use of your hands, considerable use of your arms and legs, and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs without physical restrictions
• Able to stand on your feet for ten hours a shift
• This is a 40-hour-per-week job with the potential for overtime