Paint Line Team Lead / 1st Shift

Job Description
The Paint Line Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the paint line within a hydraulic component manufacturing facility. This position ensures product quality, team efficiency, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety and production standards.

This is a 1st Shift position.

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of paint line staff (painters, preppers, loaders/unloaders).
• Set up, operate, and monitor paint line equipment including washers, ovens, and spray booths.
• Ensure components are cleaned, masked, painted, and cured according to specifications.
• Monitor quality control throughout the painting process, ensuring compliance with company and customer standards.
• Perform visual inspections and coordinate touch-ups or rework as needed.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching to maintain performance standards.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records.
• Communicate with supervisors, maintenance, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Identify and report equipment issues or safety hazards promptly.
• Implement and support lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to painting operations (e.g., PPE, ventilation, chemical handling).
  
  

Background & Skills
Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years using air gun/sprayer
• Minimum two years utilizing paint principals/pressure
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up 40lbs and work in hot and/or noisy environments
  
  

Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Paid vacation
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.