Painter Lead – Industrial Coatings & Panels

Panelmatic; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) and ESOP

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Painter Lead to support the Paint Department. The Lead will provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and safe, efficient operations to meet quality specs.

The role involves coordinating daily workflow, training team members, troubleshooting paint issues, and ensuring finished products meet customer specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong 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 producing quality workmanship.
• Ability to troubleshoot painting issues and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and support to team members.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and support to painters to meet production goals and quality standards.
• 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 proper 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.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of paints, chemicals, and painting supplies.
• Assist with maintaining paint equipment, spray guns, tools, and work areas.
• Promote safe work practices, including proper PPE use, ventilation requirements, and hazardous material handling.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, quality, and department performance.
• Communicate production issues, material shortages, and quality concerns to leadership.
• Operate lifting and moving equipment as needed to safely position materials and access work areas.
• Perform hands-on painting duties while supporting team productivity.
• Work in enclosed spaces and areas with extreme heat, dust, and paint fumes as required.

Skills

Industrial painting

Paint techniques

Spray guns

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint sprayers

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Painter Lead to support the Paint Department. The Lead will provide hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and safe, efficient operations to meet quality specs.

The role involves coordinating daily workflow, training team members, troubleshooting paint issues, and ensuring finished products meet customer specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.