Paint Line Technician Lead

Victaulic; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Victaulic in Utah is seeking a Paint Line Lead to supervise day-to-day paint line operations at our West Jordan facility. You’ll provide floor support, training, and safety leadership while performing coating and finishing work as part of the Paint Line team.

The role requires 1–3 years of painting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to guide technicians, maintain quality, and uphold safety on the shop floor. This is a 1st shift, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years painting experience.
• Proficiency across Level 1–3 Paint Line Technician skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide floor support to paint line and production teams.
• Assist the Production Manager with day-to-day activities when needed and balance paint line production assignments.
• Provide guidance and training to new Paint Line Technicians and reinforce best practices.
• Hold weekly touchpoints with team members and report observations to supervisors.
• Operate electrostatic spray systems, powder coating systems, and other painting equipment.
• Inspect finished parts for defects and verify coating thickness and adhesion.

Connaissances

Surface prep

Coating application

Electrostatic coating

Powder coating systems

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

About Victaulic

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions with over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Our manufacturing teams are the backbone of everything we do—producing high-quality products used in more than 140 countries to support some of the world’s most critical structures.

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Paint Line Technician Lead

[West Jordan, UT / UCF]

[Shift: 1st] | Full-Time

About Victaulic

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions with over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Our manufacturing teams are the backbone of everything we do—producing high-quality products used in more than 140 countries to support some of the world’s most critical structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

THE ROLE

We're hiring a Paint Line Lead at our Utah Facility. You'll lead day-to-day paint line operations — providing floor support, training, and safety leadership — while performing the full range of coating and finishing work, as part of our Paint Line team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide floor support to paint line and production teams
• Assist the Production Manager with day-to-day activities when needed, and balance paint line production assignments when required
• Provide guidance and training to new Paint Line Technicians, and reinforce knowledge and best practices across the team
• Hold weekly touchpoints with team members and report observations to supervisors
• Support Victaulic safety and FEM initiatives as an area representative
• Operate electrostatic spray systems, powder coating systems, and other advanced industrial painting equipment
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of industrial coatings, primers, and finishing systems
• Support corrective action investigations for recurring coating defects
• Support onboarding and cross-training of new hires and Level 1/Level 2 Paint Line Technicians
• Support process improvement initiatives in paint line operations
• Apply coatings using spray guns or industrial painting equipment, and mix paints, primers, and coatings per manufacturer specifications
• Operate paint booths, curing ovens, and drying systems; inspect finished parts for defects such as runs, bubbles, improper coverage, or contamination
• Verify coating thickness and adhesion using inspection tools and gauges
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, and paint systems; perform routine preventative maintenance on booth equipment
• Set up and prepare the blasting/paint area, including arranging pipes, setting up scaffolding or supports, and securing the area for safe operation
• Ensure paint materials and chemicals are stored and handled per safety and environmental requirements
• Maintain accurate production records and material usage logs
• Escalate safety, quality, or process concerns immediately; maintain an organized and clean work area

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of painting experience
• Demonstrated proficiency across Level 1–3 Paint Line Technician skills (surface prep, coating application, and advanced/electrostatic and powder coating systems)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills