Industrial Powder Coat Paint Lead

Plant Power & Control Systems; Pasqua (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with Employer Match

Company Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

IES in Alabaster, Alabama, seeks an Industrial Powder Coat Paint Lead to oversee the powder coating process, ensuring high-quality finishes and efficient production. You will supervise the coating team, coordinate workflow, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure compliance with schedules.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive powder coating experience, and a commitment to quality and safety in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of industrial powder coating experience.
• Lead or supervisory/management experience in manufacturing or powder coating environment.
• Strong knowledge of powder coating processes, surface preparation, masking, and finishing techniques.
• Experience operating and maintaining powder coating equipment, spray guns, ovens, and related tools.
• Ability to inspect finished products for quality, coverage, color, thickness, and defects.
• Knowledge of paint and powder coating specifications, safety procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, production schedules, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and direct employees.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize work to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.
• Experience monitoring productivity, quality, materials, and equipment performance.
• Ability to troubleshoot coating issues and make appropriate adjustments to the process.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Must be able to work independently while effectively leading a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and handle materials as required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; additional technical training is a plus.

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.

Skills

Powder coating

Leadership

Equipment maintenance

Quality inspection

OSHA safety

Work orders

Blueprints

Communication

Physical endurance

HS diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Spray guns

Ovens

Job description

General Job Description

Job Title: Powder Coat Paint LeadLocation: Alabaster, AlabamaReports To: Production SupervisorClassification: 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.

Specific Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of industrial powder coating experience.


• Previous lead or supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or powder coating environment.


• Strong knowledge of powder coating processes, surface preparation, masking, and finishing techniques.


• Experience operating and maintaining powder coating equipment, spray guns, ovens, and related tools.


• Ability to inspect finished products for quality, coverage, color, thickness, and defects.


• Knowledge of paint and powder coating specifications, safety procedures, and OSHA requirements.


• Ability to read and follow work orders, production schedules, blueprints, and specifications.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and direct employees.


• Ability to schedule and prioritize work to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.


• Experience monitoring productivity, quality, materials, and equipment performance.


• Ability to troubleshoot coating issues and make appropriate adjustments to the process.


• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.


• Must be able to work independently while effectively leading a team.


• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and handle materials as required.


• High school diploma or GED preferred; additional technical training is a plus.

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

Additional Data

EEO & Affluent Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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