Lead Painter & Training Mentor – Industrial Coatings

Panelmatic Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (employee-only)

401K and ESOP contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement and training

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Painter Lead to support daily operations within our Paint Department. The Lead will provide hands‑on leadership, technical guidance, and support to paint team members while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

This role will assist with coordinating daily workflow, training team members, troubleshooting paint issues, and ensuring finished products meet customer specifications in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing or production 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 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 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.
• Identify paint defects and assist with corrective actions, including sanding, blending, and refinishing.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, quality, and department performance.

Skills

Industrial painting

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Safety procedures

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & organization

Tools

Spray guns

Paint equipment

Paint mixing tools

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Painter Lead to support daily operations within our Paint Department. The Lead will provide hands‑on leadership, technical guidance, and support to paint team members while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

This role will assist with coordinating daily workflow, training team members, troubleshooting paint issues, and ensuring finished products meet customer specifications in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.