Paint & Load Operations Lead – Structural Steel

Team 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.