Industrial Paint Shop Lead / Spray Coating Supervisor
About The Position
Join a well-respected, highly stable environmental equipment manufacturer with a 40-year history of zero layoffs. This 1st Shift position combines hands-on precision painting with shop-floor team leadership. If you are an experienced industrial painter who has developed strong leadership skills and is ready to run a clean, modern finishing area, this role is tailored for you. We are a well-respected industrial manufacturer of green technologies that reduce environmental pollution and fossil fuel costs for companies globally. Our products are in high demand—they pay for themselves in less than two years and are engineered to last for decades. Because our business is inherently tied to cost-savings and environmental sustainability, we enjoy exceptional market stability. In our 40 years of operation, we have never had a single layoff. We offer a financially sound, employee-friendly workplace culture that is completely free of corporate politics and drama. This leadership opening is a direct chance to take ownership of a critical production department, mentor a dedicated crew, and build a stable, long-term career.
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of professional supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment, plus active hands-on painting depth
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on paint spray gun operation and pneumatic air tool experience
- Absolute mastery of reading a physical measurement tape down to exact fractions is a strict requirement
- 2 to 5 years of verifiable experience in a supervisory, team lead, or foreman role within a manufacturing or industrial shop setting.
- At least 1 year of direct, hands-on experience operating industrial paint spray guns and utilizing pneumatic air tools.
- Flawless ability to read and interpret a standard measurement tape quickly and accurately.
- A stable professional background, ideally showing dedication with past employers for three or more consecutive years.
- Permanent residency within a comfortable 45-minute commuting distance of our production facility in Richfield, WI.
- Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder
Responsibilities
- Leading, scheduling, and providing daily floor direction for the paint and surface preparation team to meet daily production quotas
- Operating industrial paint spray guns to apply high-quality primers and finish coatings to metal products inside a dedicated spray booth
- Utilizing a variety of pneumatic air tools and sanding equipment to prepare raw metal surfaces for optimal paint adhesion
- Utilizing a physical measurement tape continuously throughout the shift to verify product dimensions and ensure coating specifications are met exactly
- Training, mentoring, and onboarding newer spray painters and prep technicians on proper shop safety and gun techniques
- Conducting rigorous visual quality control checks on finished pieces to guarantee a uniform, defect-free coating before final assembly
- Maintaining spray booths, regulators, lines, and mixing equipment to strict operational and safety standards
Benefits
- Full Corporate Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous company matching contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO) package and paid corporate holidays
- Life Insurance and Disability protection options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
