Paint E-Coat Team Leader 3rd Shift

Flex-N-Gate; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Urbana is seeking a motivated E-Coat Team Lead to oversee daily production and provide leadership. This role requires excellent communication, strong computer skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and demonstrate reliability and flexibility in scheduling. The company offers competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits, including medical, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills required.
• Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Communicate production information to team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Effective communication skills

Proven leadership

Multitasking ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MaintiMizer software

Job description

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Job Title: E-Coat Team Lead

Starting Pay Rate: $24.00 ($24.50 after 3 months, $25.00 after 6 months)

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11:00PM-7:00AM, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To: Paint Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and motivated E-Coat Team Lead to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting daily production operations, communicating critical production information, maintaining documentation, and providing leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, leadership ability, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask while supporting safety, quality, and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate all production information, updates, and concerns to paint mixers, tackers, lab technicians, supervision, and other associates as needed
• Maintain and complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Demonstrate strong computer skills and the ability to learn and utilize MaintiMizer software
• Provide leadership and support to associates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Make quick decisions, multitask, and follow up on projects to support production goals and operational efficiency
• Communicate effectively with associates across departments to maintain workflow and teamwork
• Support daily production activities and operational needs as required
• Arrive early, stay late, or work overtime as necessary to cover vacations, absences, or production demands, sometimes with little notice
• Demonstrate exceptional attendance to maintain employment in this position
• Additional duties as assigned

Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10–12 hours as needed to cover vacations and absences, sometimes with little notice. Employees receive two 10-minute breaks per shift and one 20-minute meal break. Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Strong computer skills required
• Ability to learn and effectively use MaintiMizer software program
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates across all departments
• Ability to make quick decisions, multitask, and follow up on projects in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 pounds
• Must be able to carry bumpers weighing up to 63.5 pounds for distances of 15–20 feet
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level, talk, and hear
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Required to push, pull, reach, and lift materials throughout the workday
• Average repetitions are variable depending on production demands
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced manufacturing environment throughout the shift

Work Environment

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility. Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility. Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, and noisy environment with temperatures that vary based on weather conditions
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
• Work environment noise level is typically loud

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
• Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.