Painter III Lead

REV Group, Inc.•South El Monte, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and leading the paint department team. Lead is accountable for meeting paint production schedules and quality standards. This position has great emphasis on highly skilled processes and requires a high level of skills to help with troubleshooting and problem resolution. This position must also lead the team in initiatives related to safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Must have paint/spray knowledge: how to apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to all metal components and finished products. Fulfill all painting requirements, including parts painting, to complete vehicle paint in both solid and metallic colors.

Requirements

Manufacturing, automotive production line experience preferred
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
Ability to run dual-action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
Ability to spray primers with an air paint system
Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required
Able to determine the proper surface condition for acceptance of paint and prepare it if required
Must have full knowledge of quality requirements for a product's acceptable finish paint
Must be able to spray the entire vehicle body with the acceptable quality level
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices
Able to consistently apply automotive coating to an acceptable level
Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards
3-5+ years of experience in automotive paint application
Familiar with all aspects of paint blending, repair, and application of automotive coating, as well as the proper usage of products

Responsibilities

Assign and oversee daily work assignments for the hourly production team to ensure schedule commitments are met.
Review department work to verify technical accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
Coordinate and manage technical training for new hires.
Crosstrain employees to maximize skills, flexibility, and efficiency, and provide feedback to the supervisor to maintain an accurate skills matrix.
Manage the daily tool control process and ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained.
Ensure communication with engineers, maintenance, and purchasing is documented via email. Order required tools and parts through SAP as needed.
Communicate daily with the team regarding job assignments and production priorities.
Perform safety audits within assigned areas and complete all required daily, weekly, and monthly documentation.
Address quality issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented with operators.
Inspect employees’ work to confirm it meets established quality standards.
Follow all procedures for quality lasting paint finish
Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards and follow the hazardous waste disposal program and the fire prevention program
Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers
Train other painters both in production and quality
Retain information taught about chemicals and related items, and proper usage of the same
Ensure cleaning, detailing, and decaling tasks are completed by instruction
Function with a minimal amount of supervision
Close attention to detail
Meet standards of safety and 5S
Promote the use and applications of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement tools as part of the culture
Be compliant with the rules of conduct and attendance per the company handbook
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.