Industrial Powder Coat Paint Lead

IES Infrastructure; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Lead in Alabaster/Calera area to oversee industrial powder coating lines. You will lead a team, operate spray guns, curing ovens, and booths, and ensure prep, coating, and inspection meet stringent quality standards.

The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor staff and optimize workflows across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing industrial powder coating processes.
• Proven leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily powder coating operations to meet production goals.
• Set up and operate spray guns, ovens, and booths.
• Ensure material prep, masking, and pretreatment are correct.
• Monitor coating thickness and adherence to specs.
• Train and mentor team on techniques and safety.
• Maintain inventory and perform equipment maintenance.
• Ensure OSHA and company safety compliance.
• Collaborate with QA and production for workflow optimization.

Skills

Powder coating

Leadership

Equipment operation

Quality control

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Curing ovens

Spray booths

Job description

Job Title: Powder Coat Paint Lead | Location: Alabaster, Alabama | Reports To: Production Supervisor | Classification: Non-Exempt | Shift: 2nd (2pm-11pm)

Job Summary

The Industrial Powder Coat Paint Lead is responsible for overseeing the powder coating process, ensuring high-quality finishes on metal components while maintaining efficiency and adherence to safety standards. This role involves supervising the powder coating team, coordinating workflow, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with production schedules. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial powder coating, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the powder coating team to meet production goals.
• Set up and operate powder coating equipment, including spray guns, curing ovens, and booths.
• Ensure proper preparation of materials, including cleaning, masking, and pre-treatment processes.
• Monitor coating application for consistency, thickness, and adherence to specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections and address defects or rework requirements.
• Train and mentor team members on powder coating techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Maintain inventory of powders, chemicals, and supplies while minimizing waste.
• Perform routine maintenance on coating equipment and troubleshoot any operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Work closely with production supervisors, quality control, and other departments to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Job Locations

US-AL-Calera

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it Competitive Pay Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Company Paid Time Off Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-Term Disabilty and Long-Term Disability Insurance Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal and Pet Insurance Coverage Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

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