Paint Booth Manager

DEMGY PACIFIC•Tacoma, WA

7d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Booth Manager – Aerospace oversees daily operations of the paint booth area, ensuring high‑quality finishing of aerospace components in compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications. This role is responsible for managing personnel, maintaining equipment, enforcing environmental and safety requirements, and driving continuous improvement in paint processes.

Requirements

3–5+ years of supervisory experience in aerospace finishing, industrial coatings, or automotive/aviation painting
Strong knowledge of spray coating technologies, paint mixing, and surface preparation
Ability to read engineering drawings, process specs, and work orders
Experience with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality systems
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, fire code, and hazardous materials regulations
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as NACE/AMPP, SSPC, or OEM‑specific paint certs
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment (5S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis)
Experience with composite layup finishing or metal finishing processes

Responsibilities

Oversee daily workflow within the paint booth, including scheduling, work assignments, and production priorities
Ensure all parts are prepped, primed, painted, cured, and inspected according to engineering specifications and customer requirements
Maintain strict adherence to AS9100, FAA, and OEM process standards where applicable
Monitor quality metrics and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent finish quality
Supervise, train, and develop paint technicians, sanding/prep teams, and finishing personnel
Conduct performance evaluations, manage attendance, and address employee relations issues in partnership with HR
Promote a positive, safety‑focused culture and ensure team competency in proper painting techniques and equipment use
Enforce OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance standards, including proper handling of hazardous materials (paints, solvents, coatings)
Maintain safety protocols involving respirators, ventilation systems, PPE, and fire suppression systems
Conduct regular safety audits and coordinate corrective actions as needed
Oversee maintenance, calibration, and repair of paint booths, spray guns, curing ovens, ventilation systems, and air compressors
Manage inventory of coatings, chemicals, masks, filters, and other paint materials
Coordinate with maintenance teams or contractors to minimize equipment downtime
Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate defects, implement process improvements, and maintain documentation.
Ensure proper masking, coating thickness, adhesion, and finish standards are achieved.
Lead root‑cause analysis for paint rework or scrap and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate records of batch numbers, paint logs, environmental readings, and inspection results
Write and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training documents
Provide production reports and data to leadership regarding throughput, quality trends, and resource needs