Coating & Paint Operations Manager

FabLogix; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FabLogix in Duncan, SC is seeking an experienced Coating and Paint Manager to own all blast, prime and paint operations. This hands-on leader will ensure surfaces are prepped, coated and cured to spec, with accurate estimates and schedules, and will work with Production, Estimating, Purchasing, Quality and Project Managers to hit KPI targets.

The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and continuous improvement in coating processes across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial coating or painting, with 3+ years supervising a paint or blast crew.
• Hands-on knowledge of abrasive blasting, liquid spray application (conventional, HVLP, airless, air-assisted airless) and cure processes.
• Ability to take off quantities from drawings and estimate coating jobs using linear feet and square footage.
• Read blueprints, coating specifications and product data sheets.
• Skilled with inspection tools: DFT gauges, surface profile gauges, wet film gauges and adhesion testers.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental requirements for coating operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily and weekly work in the blast and paint areas against the production schedule and promised ship dates.
• Coordinate with Fabrication, Welding, Assembly and Shipping so 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.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Liquid spray application

Cure processes

Blueprint reading

DFT testing

OSHA compliance

Excel skills

ERP system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field

Lean, Six Sigma or 5S training

Tools

AMPP Coating Inspector certification

SSPC C-7/C-12 training

Powder coating / multi-coat epoxy systems

Galvanized and duplex coatings

Job description

FabLogix in Duncan, SC is seeking an experienced Coating and Paint Manager to own all blast, prime and paint operations. This hands-on leader will ensure surfaces are prepped, coated and cured to spec, with accurate estimates and schedules, and will work with Production, Estimating, Purchasing, Quality and Project Managers to hit KPI targets.

The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and continuous improvement in coating processes across the shop floor.