Industrial Coatings Supervisor

Job Description

The Shop/Yard Paint Supervisor/Foreman will oversee a team of craftsmen and semi-skilled employees in painting activities associated with equipment and structures for protection and cosmetic purposes. This role requires strong leadership skills, as the supervisor will be responsible for maintaining, mixing, and having a thorough knowledge of paint and other coating materials to ensure compliance with contract or specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a crew of craftsmen and semi-skilled employees.
• Maintain, mix, and have a thorough knowledge of paint and other coating materials.
• Ensure compliance with contract or specifications.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience working as a Painter on an industrial construction project.
• 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with basic painting techniques.
• Knowledge of paint qualities.
• Able to identify relationships between materials to be painted and the technique, mixture, and number of coatings required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed.
• Willingness to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with company and site rules and regulations.
• Possession of required tools (Paint Gun and Blast Hood).

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Talking and hearing to communicate.
• Using arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Picking up, lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50lbs.
• Working at heights, climbing ladders and stairways, and occasional work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Working in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.