Paint Shop Supervisor

Steel Fabricators, LLC•Telferner, TX

3d•$75,000

About The Position

The Paint Shop Supervisor oversees daily paint department operations at Alamo Structural Steel, ensuring production targets, quality standards, employee performance, and safety requirements are consistently met. The role provides leadership, training, and technical guidance while managing coating applications, equipment operations, workflow efficiency, and troubleshooting to maintain a safe, productive, and high-quality manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in structural steel painting or a related field.
Critical-thinking ability.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire team members.
Ability to withstand pressure and adapt to change.
Ability to multitask while meeting strict deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
Ability to plan, lay out, assign, and supervise the work of machine operators, painters, and loaders.
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends.
Knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft applications.
Ability to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
Ability to frequently move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Constant movement and use of limbs; good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina are required.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct daily department operations, ensuring employees meet production goals, schedules, and workload expectations.
Participate in daily toolbox talks and safety meetings, and initiate team meetings as needed to improve morale, communication, and performance.
Maintain accurate employee attendance, safety, and departmental records.
Ensure employees are properly trained and understand their responsibilities, production expectations, and safety requirements.
Monitor employee performance and provide guidance and support to maintain productivity and quality.
Monitor product quality, paint application, material usage, and overall production efficiency.
Ensure proper preparation, loading, unloading, painting, and handling of parts throughout the production process.
Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of painting equipment, including spray guns, spray booths, wash tanks, and conveyor systems.
Ensure employees follow established procedures for equipment inspections, titration measurements, color changes, paint reclaiming, spray-to-waste operations, and daily checklists.
Troubleshoot equipment and production issues to minimize downtime and maintain consistent quality.
Maintain knowledge of and provide guidance on mixing, thinning, and applying Alkyd, Latex, Zinc Rich, Epoxy (including Ultra High Solids), and Urethane coatings using airless and conventional spray equipment.
Ensure primers, liquid paints, and powder coatings are applied according to manufacturer specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.