Painting/Loading Lead

Met-Con • Cocoa, FL

1d

About The Position

The Paint/Blast/Loading Lead will oversee painting, sand blasting, and loading operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules. This individual will work closely with the Fabrication Plant Manager and other departments to coordinate operations, train team members, and maintain compliance with all safety and quality protocols. The role requires strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to managing daily activities and achieving operational goals. This position is for first shift with oversight responsibilities for second shift in the future.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a structural steel fabrication painting and/or loading operation, with at least 2 year in a leadership role.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of AISC painting standards and quality control processes.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead a team, train employees, and enforce company policies consistently and fairly.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on ensuring quality and accuracy in work output.
• Safety-Oriented: Commitment to upholding and promoting workplace safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Tekla EPMgo or similar production/shipping software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and Training: Participate in interviewing candidates with the Fabrication Plant Manager to ensure hiring qualified individuals or trainable talent with the right skills and attitude. Oversee and facilitate the training of new employees within the paint department.
• Quality and Compliance: Ensure all AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) paint paperwork is completed daily and as required. Perform daily checks using applicable gauges, meters, and testing equipment to confirm they are calibrated and within operational standards. Conduct QA/QC checks to ensure the finished product meets project, AISC, and manufacturer specifications.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure load tickets are detailed, accurate, and entered into Tekla EPMgo. Provide training to employees on the EPMgo shipping module. Coordinate with the Logistics Coordinator, Shop Manager, and Production Team to assign painting and loading tasks to specific bays based on workflow needs. Maintain awareness of daily schedules, ensuring the painting and loading team meets delivery dates, including working overtime and weekends as necessary. Identify and recommend operational improvements to management for review and approval.
• Safety and Discipline: Enforce strict adherence to all safety protocols and ensure team compliance. Participate with shop management in the Employee Corrective Action and Progressive Discipline Policy and Program.
• Leadership: Provide professional, fair, and consistent leadership aligned with the values of Kinsley Steel Inc. Foster a collaborative, productive, and positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed