Powder Coat Lead: 2nd Shift, Quality & Safety Leader

IES Holdings; Calera (AL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Pay

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Descripción de la vacante

IES is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Lead to oversee the powder coating team in Alabaster-area operations. You will set up equipment, supervise workflow, and ensure high-quality finishes on metal components while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial powder coating, strong leadership, and thorough knowledge of coating processes, safety standards, and production scheduling. You will mentor staff and coordinate with quality control to meet deadlines.

Formación

• Minimum 6 years of industrial powder coating experience.
• Lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or powder coating environment.
• Strong knowledge of powder coating processes, surface preparation, masking, and finishing techniques.
• Experience operating and maintaining powder coating equipment, spray guns, ovens, and related tools.
• Ability to inspect finished products for quality, coverage, color, thickness, and defects.
• Knowledge of paint and powder coating specifications, safety procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, production schedules, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and direct employees.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize work to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.
• Experience monitoring productivity, quality, materials, and equipment performance.
• Ability to troubleshoot coating issues and make appropriate adjustments to the process.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Must be able to work independently while effectively leading a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and handle materials as required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; additional technical training is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the powder coating team to meet production goals.
• Set up and operate powder coating equipment, including spray guns, curing ovens, and booths.
• Ensure proper preparation of materials, including cleaning, masking, and pre-treatment processes.
• Monitor coating application for consistency, thickness, and adherence to specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections and address defects or rework requirements.
• Train and mentor team members on powder coating techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Maintain inventory of powders, chemicals, and supplies while minimizing waste.
• Perform routine maintenance on coating equipment and troubleshoot any operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Work closely with production supervisors, quality control, and other departments to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Reading blueprints

Production scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Team training

Independent work

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Powder coating equipment

Spray guns

Ovens

Descripción del empleo

IES is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Lead to oversee the powder coating team in Alabaster-area operations. You will set up equipment, supervise workflow, and ensure high-quality finishes on metal components while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial powder coating, strong leadership, and thorough knowledge of coating processes, safety standards, and production scheduling. You will mentor staff and coordinate with quality control to meet deadlines.