Paint Shop Supervisor/Advanced Painter

S&S Worldwide•Logan, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

S&S Worldwide, Inc. the largest manufacturer of roller coasters & thrill rides, is seeking a full time Paint Shop Supervisor/Advanced Painter to provide support to the Paint department. The Paint Shop Supervisor/ Advanced Painter oversees daily paint shop operations for roller coaster and amusement ride parts. This role combines hands-on industrial painting expertise with leadership responsibilities, including supervising paint shop employees, coordinating workflow, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3–5 years of industrial and/or automotive painting experience required
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Strong knowledge of industrial and automotive painting methods, coatings, and finishing techniques
Experience with custom and FRP painting preferred
Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance experience required
Knowledge of shop safety practices, rigging, and forklift operation
Ability to lead a team, prioritize work, and manage production flow
Basic computer skills, including email, time tracking, and product research
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

technical or trade school training preferred
Experience with custom and FRP painting preferred
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise daily paint shop operations, including painters and sandblasters
Assign and prioritize work based on production schedules and work orders
Inspect painted parts to ensure quality, coverage, and customer specifications are met
Coordinate outsourced painting or sandblasting work as needed
Train and support employees on painting techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures
Perform advanced industrial and automotive painting tasks, including prep work, masking, sanding, priming, body work, touch-up, and custom painting
Apply specialized coatings including zinc primers, base/clear coats, tri-coats, and bedliners
Maintain paint inventory and coordinate ordering of materials and supplies
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain paint shop equipment and systems
Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on paint booths, blasting equipment, spray equipment, PPE systems, and related tools
Maintain paint logs and environmental records in compliance with regulations
Promote and enforce safe work practices, including proper rigging, forklift operation, and PPE use
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Work closely with project managers, vendors, and production teams to meet project deadlines
Assist with budgeting for equipment, maintenance, and materials
Perform other duties as assigned