Paint & Load Operations Lead - Structural Steel
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$30.00 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Cocoa, FL Cocoa, Florida open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$13.47
$18.19
$30.00
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Job Description
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st Shift; provides oversight for potential 2nd Shift operations
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Seeking an experienced Paint & Load Operations Lead to direct daily painting, blasting, and steel loading activities. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating employees and workflow, maintaining quality standards, supporting training, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.
ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Training
- Help interview and evaluate candidates for department positions.
- Train new employees on painting, loading, procedures, and job expectations.
- Provide consistent, professional leadership and support a productive team environment.
- Assist with corrective action and progressive discipline when required.
Painting & Quality Control
- Oversee daily painting, blasting, and loading activities.
- Verify work meets project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards.
- Complete and maintain required daily paint documentation.
- Perform routine checks with gauges, meters, and other testing equipment to verify proper operation and calibration.
- Conduct QA/QC inspections of completed work and identify issues requiring correction.
Production & Shipping
- Review load tickets for accuracy and ensure required information is entered into production/shipping software.
- Train employees on production and shipping systems as needed.
- Work with production, logistics, and management to prioritize painting and loading assignments.
- Monitor schedules and coordinate department activities to meet delivery deadlines.
- Support overtime and weekend work when production schedules require it.
- Identify process improvements and communicate recommendations to management.
Safety
- Enforce workplace safety procedures and address unsafe practices.
- Promote a safety-focused work environment across the department.
- 5+ years of experience in structural steel painting and/or loading operations.
- At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial/structural steel painting standards and quality-control practices.
- Experience with QA/QC processes, gauges, meters, and testing equipment.
- Familiarity with production or shipping software preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to train employees and manage a team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
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