Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead

Std Iron; Minnesota; On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Quarterly profit-sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Training for candidates with no experience

Job summary

Std Iron in Minnesota is seeking a Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead to supervise daily operations in their metal fabrication facility. This role requires strong leadership skills and a strong focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience in fabrication or manufacturing and some supervisory experience. Std Iron offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including health insurance and profit-sharing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in metal fabrication, coatings, assembly, or manufacturing.
• 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of coating, assembly, and shipping departments.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure on-time delivery.
• Supervise surface preparation and coating processes.
• Oversee final assembly of fabricated components.
• Coordinate packaging and shipment of finished goods.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Team Development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade education

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead at Standard Iron. Standard Iron has been setting the standard in contract manufacturing for over 90 years. We are seeking entry‑level candidates who value Safety, Respect, Pride in Work, and Continuous Improvement. The Coatings, Assembly, and Shipping Lead supervises and coordinates daily activities across coatings, final assembly, and shipping within the metal fabrication facility.

Why Standard Iron?

• Competitive Pay: $25-$32 (based on experience)
• Outstanding Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with employer match
• Profit Sharing & More: Quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Growth: Training provided for candidates with no experience

Shift

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Operations Leadership
  • Lead and oversee daily operations of coating, assembly, and shipping departments
  • Coordinate workflow between fabrication, finishing, and final shipment to ensure on-time delivery
  • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust staffing or priorities as needed
  • Ensure production goals, quality standards, and deadlines are consistently met
• Coatings (Finishing) Oversight
  • Supervise surface preparation, powder coating, painting, or finishing processes
  • Ensure proper application techniques, curing processes, and material usage
  • Monitor coating quality, thickness, adhesion, and finish consistency
  • Maintain coating equipment and ensure proper operation and maintenance schedules
• Assembly Supervision
  • Oversee final assembly of fabricated components according to blueprints and work instructions
  • Ensure accuracy, fit, and function of assembled products
  • Resolve assembly issues and collaborate with engineering or production teams as needed
• Shipping & Logistics
  • Coordinate packaging, labeling, and shipment of finished goods
  • Verify orders for accuracy before shipment
  • Work with logistics providers and internal teams to meet delivery schedules
  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of outgoing products
• Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce safety policies, procedures, and proper use of PPE
  • Conduct safety training and ensure team compliance with OSHA or company safety standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment (5S principles)
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Train, mentor, and develop team members
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
  • Monitor key performance metrics (throughput, scrap rates, on‑time shipping)
  • Support lean manufacturing and cost‑reduction initiatives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade education preferred
• 2+ years experience in metal fabrication, coatings, assembly, or manufacturing
• 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Application & Equal Opportunity

Apply today through the application form or contact your recruiter. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.

Application form: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/3B30D30000/12398