Working Foreman – Industrial Paint & Coatings

Corrocoat Usa Inc•Jacksonville, FL

4d•$28 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Foreman to oversee and manage industrial painting and coating projects. The ideal candidate will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining safety and compliance with regulations. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills to coordinate between clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Must pass a drug test and background check.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in leadership of teams of 4 or more men on heavy industrial painting, coating projects.
Expert level experience and knowledge on how to set up, run and troubleshoot an abrasive blasting operation.
Experience working with fiberglass using various resin technology, including epoxy, vinyl ester and / or polyester resin.
Strong knowledge of industrial coatings, surface preparation techniques, and application methods.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to write reports.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, sketches and technical drawings.
Very high attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with various customer roles” (engineers, EHS, production managers, etc.)
A good listener.
A positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

NACE / AMPP CIP 1 Coating Inspector certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
Define and communicate project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
Manage one project at a time, leading crews of 2-4 men.
Lead and oversee project teams, including painters, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Assign tasks, set deadlines, and ensure accountability across the team.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
Work under Superintendents to lead crews on larger projects.
Monitor daily progress, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and specifications.
Ability and willingness to work with the crew to achieve the project goals. This includes but is not limited to execution of all portions of the project including, but not limited to blasting, hand application of materials, fiberglass installation and spray coating with spray coating with airless, single leg pump and / or conventional spray pots.
Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
Create and send daily force and quantity reports (DFRs) – i.e. timesheets plus reports of coating, grit, consumables and equipment used for a given day
Submit daily quality control reports.
Communicate with customers, management and men as needed to ensure a successful project and team culture.
Enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company safety policies.
Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks with project team and ensure proper use of equipment and materials.
Review, understand, and implement daily assigned plans to maintain the production schedule while minimizing the impact on the budget
Analyze and resolve day-to-day issues including personnel conflicts, safety concerns, quality issues, and material constraints
Assess areas of concern prior to assigning personnel to a task
Review concerning the personnel
Implement a strategy to ensure compliance with all technical and safety requirements
Assure organizational compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental, state, local and federal regulations
Performs other duties, including working with the crew, as needed to fulfill the project obligations. This may include all portions of the project including, but not limited to blasting, hand application of materials, fiberglass installation and spray coating with airless, single leg pump and / or conventional spray pots.
Inspect work to verify quality and address any defects.
Manage blasting and coating equipment and consumables, ensuring all tools are in proper condition and in stock as needed to execute projects.
Train and develop the team to improve technical skills and productivity.
Implement safety practices for handling paint and materials to maintain a safe workplace.