Lead Industrial Painter & Coatings Expert

Panelmatic Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HS A and life/AD&D coverage

401K, profit sharing, ESOP

Educational reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Painter Lead to oversee daily operations in the Paint Department. You will provide hands-on leadership, guidance on paint applications, and ensure work is completed safely and to spec.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial painting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position involves coordinating workflow, training, and partnering with the Paint

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of paint preparation, mixing, spraying, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and paint specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and support to painters to ensure production goals and quality standards are achieved.
• Assist with organizing workflow, prioritizing jobs, and communicating production needs to the Paint Supervisor/Manager.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees on proper painting techniques, safety procedures, and department processes.
• Perform surface preparation including cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, stripping, and repairing surfaces prior to painting.
• Set up and operate spray equipment to apply primer, paint, lacquer, sealer, enamel, and protective coatings.
• Mix paints and coatings according to specifications while maintaining proper viscosity, color, and consistency.
• Review work instructions, drawings, and specifications to verify correct colors, finishes, and coating requirements.
• Inspect completed work for quality, consistency, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Promote safe work practices, including proper PPE use, ventilation requirements, and hazardous material handling.

Skills

Industrial painting

Leadership

Training

Safety procedures

Quality workmanship

Reading drawings

Tools

Spray equipment

Spray guns

Painting equipment

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Painter Lead to oversee daily operations in the Paint Department. You will provide hands-on leadership, guidance on paint applications, and ensure work is completed safely and to spec.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial painting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position involves coordinating workflow, training, and partnering with the Paint