Lead Industrial Painter

WB Industries MBE/DBE; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Industries is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Painter to join our team in O'Fallon, Missouri. This hands-on role combines painting responsibilities with team leadership to drive quality and efficiency in aerospace and commercial component fabrication.

The Lead Industrial Painter will supervise 1-5 employees, coordinate daily activities, maintain production records, ensure compliance with specifications, manage paint materials and inventory, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 5 years of industrial painting experience with hands-on leadership.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, specifications and drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with inventory control and material management.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 1-5 employees.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily department activities to meet production schedules.
• Perform and oversee industrial painting processes and finishing operations.
• Maintain accurate production records, work orders, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer, commercial, and aerospace specifications.
• Monitor paint materials, supplies, and inventory levels.
• Conduct inventory counts and coordinate replenishment of department consumables.
• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to standards.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and project teams for on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality control

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint booth operation

Inventory management

Work instruction reading

Job description

NOW HIRING: Lead Industrial Painter

WB Industries - O'Fallon, Missouri

WB Industries is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Painter to join our team. We are a growing manufacturer serving the commercial and aerospace industries, producing high quality precision-fabricated components for demanding applications.

This is a hands-on role for an individual who takes pride in quality workmanship, maintains exceptional organization, and can effectively lead and develop a small team.

Position Summary

The Lead Industrial Painter is responsible for overseeing daily department operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications. This role combines hands on painting responsibilities with team leadership, documentation management, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 1-5 employees
• Coordinate and prioritize daily department activities to meet production schedules
• Perform and oversee industrial painting processes and finishing operations
• Maintain accurate production records, work orders, and quality documentation
• Ensure strict compliance with customer, commercial, and aerospace specifications
• Monitor and maintain paint materials, supplies, and inventory levels
• Conduct inventory counts and coordinate replenishment of department consumables
• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to standards
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and housekeeping standards
• Collaborate with production, quality, and project teams to ensure on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial painting experience, preferable in manufacturing environments
• Previous leadership experience supervising teams of 1-5 employees
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Experience with inventory control and material management
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Forklift and overhead crane experience is a plus
• Experience in commercial, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environments is preferred

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter who leads by example
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented
• Committed to quality and continuous improvement
• Able to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
• Dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented

Join WB Industries and become part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and excellence in manufacturing for the commercial and aerospace industries.