Paint Supervisor

INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS INC•Fayette Township, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily supervision of all aspects of the paint process to ensure projects are in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner. Train and mentor leads and employees to maximize their painting and prepping skills and to advance career growth; monitor employee performance, track and report on department quality and schedules employees work to meet production schedule.

Requirements

Two years’ experience as an industrial painter is preferred
One year supervisory or lead experience
One year training or education in painting at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program preferred
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the painting trade
Proper work preparation and care of industrial painting equipment and apparatus
Ability to determine painting needs and methods to meet them
Read and implement painting blueprints/traveler plan specifications
Use various painting equipment and apparatus
Match paint colors and types
Follow oral and written instructions
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Work at heights up to 40 feet
Lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Must be able to pass a pulmonary functions test
Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
Follows IE’s safety standards and programs
High School diploma, GED or equivalent plus two years experience working as an industrial painter
One year training or education in painting at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program preferred.
Ability to read, interpret, understand and determine painting needs and the methods to meet them. Read and implement painting blueprints/traveler plan specification. . Must be able to read, and understand production reports, SDS related to product and all associate safety procedures. Must be able to establish productive and effective communication ties and relationships with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and staff. Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence and understand basic math.
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as paint quantities, paint thickness, dry time, Mil spec., etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics such as multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. Ability to understand and know company operation costs and production costs and production overrun costs.
Ability to analyze and understand project specifications and documents and successfully resolve practical problems and they may occur. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook word processing software
Must have OSHA Forklift Certification
Must have OSHA rigging/sling safety Certification
Must be able to pass a pulmonary functions test and wear a respirator.
SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) certification a plus.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience as an industrial painter is preferred
One year training or education in painting at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program preferred
SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that production is maintained in accordance with: time schedules, drawing specifications and quality standards, employee safety and production goals, and also assist in maintaining a goal-oriented, safe, and quality-conscious working environment.
Direct supervision and monitoring of lead/ employee job performance to specified prints and documented procedures.
Look ahead on scheduling with input from Manufacturing Manager to best direct workforce priority jobs.
Coordinate staffing with team leads and Manufacturing Manager for best utilization of employee resources.
Discuss/review project performance with team leads and employees.
Provide training and direction to team leads, painters, painter helpers; coach and make effective suggestions and recommendations to improve employee performance and develop career paths.
Provide leadership to leads and employees on Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Ensure employees are fully trained in all aspects of their jobs and provide training where it is required to ensure safety, quality, and production requirements are understood and that leads and new paint department team demonstrate proficiency.
Reviews project/paint requirements to verify conformance to specifications.
Directs prep work and paint/equipment setup; Maintains paint booth and related equipment.
Leads safety efforts in paint area; Enforces safety regulations; Reads, understands and follows all SDS information for products being used in paint area.
Recommends processes/procedures to improve painting methods and equipment utilization.
Analyzes work/paint problems and elevates situation to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
Initiates or suggests plans to improve and motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Maintains attendance and paint production data.
Confers with personnel in other work areas in order to coordinate activities in paint/production.
Trains new painters assigned to the paint area to ensure safety, quality, and paint requirements are understood and followed.
Responsible for quantity and quality of painted work produced in paint area.
Removes paint and finishes; prepares surfaces for application of paint, other finishes, or specialized surfaces, coverings or coatings.
Finishes, patches and repairs surfaces as needed, including emergency repairs.
Sand-blast items, components, buildings to be painted.
Wash, clean all surfaces.
Mask, prep, buildings, parts, skids.
Identifies characteristics of surfaces to be coated and ensures proper preparation and application of coating.
Mixes and matches paints, and other finishes; prepares materials and equipment used for a variety of applications.
Applies various coatings including epoxy’s, enamels, urethanes, paints, varnishes, stains lacquers to a variety of surfaces using high volume, low pressure airless, and conventional paint equipment.
Checks for quality during the course of a job to ensure coating is applied according to specifications and to reduce re-work.
Operates a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including applicators, sandblasting and pressure washing equipment.
Maintains painting equipment such as hoses, pumps, and pressure tanks, spray guns, paint booth, etc.
Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated by the assignment. This may include head socks, respirators, protective disposable suits, face shields, gloves and the like.
Maintains regular and consistent job attendance, shows up to work on time.
Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of IE’s safety rules, policies, and procedures; Maintain clean work area at all times.
Follows and complies with IE Core Values.
Ability to work well with others across all levels of the company.
Directly supervises paint department employees, and or temporary staffing employees in the paint department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Must comply with and follow all IE standards, programs, policies, and procedures as they apply to this position, reports any unsafe condition immediately. Must operate and perform job duties in a safe manner. Must be able to operate/work safely around machinery/moving equipment.