Paint Leadman – Modular Buildings

Mission Critical Group • Belle Chasse, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Leadman controls the surface texturing, sandblasting, priming, and commercial-grade chemical coating of all raw steel frames and panel assemblies. This position dictates the workflow through environmental prep bays to establish durable corrosion protection on every building system. The Paint Foreman is accountable for the surface preparation, sandblasting, priming, and commercial-grade coating of all structural steel and exterior panel systems. This role ensures the modular PDC buildings possess the industrial-grade corrosion resistance required for harsh field environments before moving out to the construction yard.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial sandblasting, commercial airless spray applications, and multi-part epoxy coating systems.
• Proven competence utilizing specialized coating gauges (DFT/WFT tools) and verifying substrate quality.
• Experience managing paint crews and executing strict chemical environmental protocols safely.
• Ability to work inside active spray booths wearing full fresh-air respiratory hoods and protective suits.
• Frequent overhead spraying, reaching, bending, and handling industrial spray lines under pressure.
• Ability to pass mandatory annual pulmonary function tests and respirator fit examinations.

Nice To Haves

• NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) or AMPP coating inspector certifications.
• Familiarity coating heavy structural machinery or modular metal utility enclosures for offshore or coastal environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialized team of Paint Leadmen, sandblasters, and industrial spray painters, establishing tight scheduling to match work shop and construction yard staging.
• Monitor and verify sandblast profiles, wet film thickness (WFT), and dry film thickness (DFT) to ensure coating specifications are met.
• Enforce strict compliance regarding hazardous material handling, respiratory protective equipment (PPE), and spray booth ventilation systems.
• Read project coating schedules to ensure custom paint formulations, colors, and mil-thickness levels exactly match the client's engineering requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed