Powder Coat Team Lead 2nd or 3rd Shift

Virginia MetalFab; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-paid Mental Health Visits

Wellness Incentive

Pay-off time (PTO)

Referral Program

Job summary

Virginia MetalFab is hiring a Powder Coat Team Lead in Appomattox, Virginia. This role involves leading powder coating operations, supervising the team, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in powder coating and proficiency in math. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a referral program. The position requires lifting up to 100 lbs and working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in powder coating required.
• Proficient in math and skilled with various measuring devices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead powder coating operations and supervise team members.
• Ensure quality standards are met and resolve issues.
• Operate powder coating equipment and perform maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Accuracy

Safety Awareness

Research Skills

Problem Solving

Innovative

Conceptual Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Virginia MetalFab is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to serve as a Powder Coat Team Lead. The role involves leading powder coating operations, ensuring quality, and supervising team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding powder coat operations—ability to help complete difficult jobs and train new employees.
• Oversee and check the department’s work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Immediately correct any issues with work within the department.
• Operate electrostatic powder spray gun and related equipment.
• Determine appropriate preparation of surfaces and application of powder coating.
• Perform surface prep, masking, and plugging.
• Inspect parts for quality/defects before and after coating.
• Operate the wash system and the cure/dry oven.
• Operate controls and functions of powder coating equipment.
• Clean, maintain, and store tools and powder coating equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Perform preventive maintenance on powder coating equipment.
• Ensure work order sign‑off and inspection are complete.
• Interpret technical documentation to determine correct paint application and surface finish.
• Determine appropriate preparation of surfaces and application of paint.
• Properly dispose of paints and other hazardous materials.

Shift Information

10‑hour shift, 2nd or 3rd: 2nd shift Monday‑Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.; 3rd shift Monday‑Thursday 7:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Communication, Oral – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – ability to work accurately and thoroughly.
• Safety Awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Research Skills – ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Problem Solving – ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Innovative – ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Conceptual Thinking – ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Analytical Skills – ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Skills & Experience

Education: High School or GED.

Experience: At least 3 years in powder coating, required.

Computer Skills: Proficient in math and skilled with multiple types of measuring devices.

Certifications & Licenses: Forklift preferred.

Other Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with experience in handling multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment; ability to wear PPE in the shop area; ability to wear respirator.

Physical Demands

Lift/carry – up to and including 51–100 lbs frequently.

Push/pull – up to 41–100 lbs frequently.

Work Environment

Exposure to outside elements and working in a non‑climate‑controlled environment.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Choice of Anthem plans including family plans with eye exam.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage for exams, materials, frames or contacts, and prescription safety glasses.
• Disability Insurance: Short and long‑term plans.
• Life Insurance: Basic life and AD&D insurance with voluntary options.
• Accident Insurance.
• Cancer Insurance.
• Critical Illness Coverage.
• Hospital Indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑paid Mental Health Visits: 3 visits per year.
• Wellness Incentive: Rewards for participating in wellness programs.

Time Off

Pay‑off time (PTO) and paid holidays.

Referral Program

$1,000 for each friend referred who works for one year.