Lead Structrual Painter (2nd Shift)

Flex • Fontana, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Lead Structural Painter for its USA Fontana, Ca location. This role reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for painting metal bases, steel tube frames, and steel c-channels for enclosure buildings. The position may support Axiom, a new independent company focused on digital infrastructure and power/thermal management solutions for AI data centers, if a planned spin-off occurs in Q1 2027. The Lead Structural Painter will oversee a team, address minor discipline issues, assist with training new employees, and perform painting tasks. They will also prepare surfaces, apply primers and finishes, protect surrounding areas, read work orders and blueprints, calculate material needs and costs, and maintain a clean work area.

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED