Powder Coat and Fabrication Lead (Third Shift)

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the powder coat line and metal fabrication operations. You will manage daily production priorities, ensure quality, and guide a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include machine maintenance, materials management, training staff, and maintaining safety and quality standards across the plant floor.

Qualifications

• 4-year college or technical degree preferred, or 3 years of relevant job experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in metal fabrication shop using mechanical equipment.
• Experience operating a paint line.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and systems for the powder coat line in full working order.
• Balance chemicals and treatments for powder coating preparation.
• Track usage of water, chemicals and powder for regulatory compliance.
• Stage parts thru powder coating to support production needs.
• Manage materials for powder line including powders, chemicals and safety gear.
• Train designated personnel on powder system operations and fabrication equipment.
• Maintain high quality standards for all powder-coated products.
• Supervise fabrication of metal, copper, phenolic and other parts for switchgear assemblies.
• Operate CNC fabrication equipment (shear, turret punch, press brake, bus bar cutter).
• Read mechanical drawings and Solidworks files to guide fabrication.
• Set schedules to maintain fabrication output for plant assembly lines.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Employee Training

Motivation

Process Improvement

Education

4‑year college or technical degree

High School Diploma or GED

3 years relevant job experience

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Purpose Of Position

This position responsible for executing daily production priorities, reporting daily progress, and ensuring the quality of the team’s production work in your area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All essential functions are in addition to your normal job requirements.

• Responsible for maintaining all equipment and systems associated with powder coat line in full functioning operational order.
• Responsible for maintaining proper balance of chemicals and treatments required to treat metal in preparation of powder coating process.
• Track and document usage of water, chemicals and powder to ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements.
• Work with scheduling to stage parts thru powder coating to properly support production needs.
• Manage, order and track materials needed to fully operate powder line. This includes powder, chemicals, room filters, safety equipment, etc.
• Strong aptitude and ability to come up with creative solutions to problems.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Train designated personnel on powder system operations, fabrication equipment and the various
• Maintain high quality standards for all powdered products.
• Supervises a team responsible for the fabrication of metal, copper, phenolic and other parts to assemble low and medium voltage switchboard and switchgear assemblies.
• Must be experienced in operation of industrial CNC fabrication equipment, including shear, turret punch, press brake, bus bar cutter, punch and forming machines.
• Understand mechanical fabrication drawings including metal flats, Solidworks packages, etc…
• Setting schedule to maintain material fabrication output to support plant assembly lines.
• Performs other duties which may be required by supervisor.

Competencies

• Team Leadership Experience
• Communication Proficiency
• Employee Training Experience
• Motivation Skills
• Process Improvement

Education And Requirements

• 4‑year college or technical degree is preferred, or 3 years of relevant job‑experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in metal fabrication shop using mechanical equipment.
• Experience operating a paint line.

Physical/Mental/Environmental

Activities: Sitting - 25%; Walking/Standing - 75%

Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb.

Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items.

Mental Demands

Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment

Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well‑being, growth, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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