Lead Structrual Painter (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Flex is seeking a Lead Structural Painter for its USA Fontana, Ca location. This role will report to the Production Manager and is responsible for painting metal bases, steel tube frames, and steel c-channels for enclosure buildings. The company is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps brands design, build, and deliver innovative products. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new company, Axiom, in Q1 2027, and this role would support Axiom if the spin occurs. Axiom focuses on critical digital infrastructure and end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and mission-critical applications.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of previous experience in a related field
- Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix, and apply them
- Solid knowledge of painting techniques and the use of appropriate tools (brushes, rollers, caulking guns, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a fabrication shop preferred
- Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
- Must be able to distinguish among colors.
- Must wear PPE, such as respirator, welding equipment, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor
Responsibilities
- Oversee the work of assigned team employees
- Addresses minor discipline problems with team members; refers more serious cases to the supervisor
- Assists with the planning and preparation of training and orientation for new team members in partnership with the training specialist and team trainer
- Applies paint, stains, varnishes, enamels, and other coatings to metal and steel surfaces with brushes, rollers, or other tools
- Prepares surfaces for painting: fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives; smooth surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines
- Applies primers or seals to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, finish coats
- Covers surfaces with drop clothes or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
- Read work orders and blueprints to determine work requirements
- Calculates amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders
- Maintains a clean work area
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
