Paint Shop Lead

Cooper Steel•Shelbyville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Shop Lead supports Cooper Steel's goals, values, and philosophy through excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. The position is responsible for leading a team and ensuring materials are processed and ready for painting and loading in the correct sequence to meet delivery deadlines. The role works primarily in the shop, with variable conditions, equipment use, and exposure to adverse weather. The employee must be flexible in hours worked and willing to work overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of prior experience in a related field.
Strong functional and technical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Good judgment and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to be flexible in hours worked and willingness to work overtime.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, twist, lift, pull, and reach; use hands for gripping and grasping.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities are required.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong quality culture and maintain Cooper Steel’s priorities of Safety, Quality, and Production.
Interpret blueprints to paint structural steel.
Maintain current and accurate inventory of stock materials and supplies.
Ensure the correct paint mills are applied to meet job-specific requirements.
Distribute sequence lists to loaders and ensure they load the correct material.
Ensure personal protective equipment is supplied and worn correctly.
Verify machine operators check material for cleanliness accuracy.
Ensure truck loaders comply with safety requirements and proper loading techniques.
Ensure all safety features on machines and paint equipment are functioning properly.
Lead and train painters, operators, and loaders.
Lead teams positively and maintain business relationships.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of Cooper Steel business affairs, internally and externally.
Perform other duties as assigned.