Lead Industrial Painter - Team Lead, Coatings & Quality

Panelmatic Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K, ESOP

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Paid holidays

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks an experienced Painter Lead to support daily operations in the Paint Department. The Lead will provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial painting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example while coordinating daily workflow and training team members.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, mixing, spraying, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and paint specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Preferred: lead, trainer, or senior painter experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and support to painters to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Organize workflow, prioritize jobs, and communicate needs to Paint Supervisor/Manager.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees on painting techniques and safety.
• Perform surface preparation including cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and repairing surfaces before painting.
• Set up and operate spray equipment to apply primers and coatings.
• Inspect finished work for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Identify defects and support corrective actions, including refinishing.

Skills

Industrial painting

Team leadership

Paint application

Safety procedures

Tools

Spray guns

Painting equipment

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks an experienced Painter Lead to support daily operations in the Paint Department. The Lead will provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial painting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example while coordinating daily workflow and training team members.