Liquid Coatings Shop Supervisor — Lead Spray Ops & Quality

KingRecruitingServices; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training reimbursement

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a hands-on Liquid Coatings Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations of the coating facility, managing painters, maskers, and helpers to meet production goals.

You will set up and operate conventional, HVLP, and airless spray systems, ensure MIL-spec coatings and SSPC standards are followed, monitor environmental conditions and inventory, and coordinate with QA/QC while upholding shop safety.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of liquid coatings experience with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with epoxies, polyurethanes, and MIL-spec coatings.
• Knowledge of masking, surface prep standards (SSPC SP-1 through SP-16), and spray equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee painters, maskers, and helpers to meet daily production goals.
• Set up and operate conventional, HVLP, and airless spray systems.
• Ensure compliance with coating specifications, MIL-spec data sheets, and quality standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions and coating material inventory.
• Coordinate with QA/QC Inspectors and enforce shop safety standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coatings expertise

MIL-spec coatings

Spray equipment troubleshooting

SSPC standards (SP-1 to SP-16)

Masking/surface prep

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Tools

Conventional spray systems

HVLP spray systems

Airless spray systems

Job description

KingRecruitingServices in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a hands-on Liquid Coatings Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations of the coating facility, managing painters, maskers, and helpers to meet production goals.

You will set up and operate conventional, HVLP, and airless spray systems, ensure MIL-spec coatings and SSPC standards are followed, monitor environmental conditions and inventory, and coordinate with QA/QC while upholding shop safety.