Coating & Paint Operations Leader

Fab Logix; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FabLogix is seeking an experienced Coating and Paint Manager to own blast, prime and paint operations, lead the coating team, and ensure surface prep, coatings, and cure meet specifications. You’ll drive estimating accuracy, schedule adherence, and cost control in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role partners with Production, Estimating, Purchasing, Quality and Project teams, delivering high-quality finishes while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial coating or painting, with 3+ years supervising a paint or blast crew.
• Hands-on knowledge of abrasive blasting, spray application and cure processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and coating specifications.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/production systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations for coating operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily and weekly work in the blast and paint areas against the production schedule.
• Coordinate with Fabrication, Welding, Assembly and Shipping to ensure parts arrive ready to coat and leave on time.
• Set up and control coating processes: surface prep, cleaning, pretreatment, primer and topcoat applications, cure times and handling.
• Manage paint booths, blast rooms, spray equipment, ovens, compressors and air systems, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Track labor, material use and rework to hold the department to budget.
• Take off quantities from drawings and estimate coating jobs by linear feet and square footage.
• Calculate paint, primer, thinner and abrasive quantities, labor hours and cost for quotes and job budgets.
• Order and control paint, primers, thinners, abrasives and consumables; manage inventory, shelf life and batch records.

Skills

Industrial coating experience

Abrasive blasting

Spray painting techniques

Blueprint reading & coatings specs

OSHA compliance

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMPP / SSPC Certification

SSPC C-7 / C-12 training

Job description

FabLogix is seeking an experienced Coating and Paint Manager to own blast, prime and paint operations, lead the coating team, and ensure surface prep, coatings, and cure meet specifications. You’ll drive estimating accuracy, schedule adherence, and cost control in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role partners with Production, Estimating, Purchasing, Quality and Project teams, delivering high-quality finishes while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.