Industrial Paint and Sandblast Lead

Position Overview

This is a working lead position responsible for coordinating with the Fabrication Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day requirements of the sandblast and paint department to include providing daily direction to other department members and completion of necessary paperwork. Ability to train others and set up a cross-training plan is a must have for this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the department in cleaning, sanding and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.
• Masks and covers surfaces not to be painted.
• Sprays specified amount or thickness of primer or protective, decorative or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer or enamel, on to prepared surfaces, using spray equipment.
• Strips, sands, masks and re-paints surfaces and blends and polishes finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools.
• May regulate controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
• May set up portable ventilators, exhaust units, ladders and scaffolding prior to painting.
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move material and equipment and access areas to be painted.
• Sandblast to meet customer requirements and SSPC standards.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn by self and other members of the department.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met by self and other members of the department.
• Other job duties as required and requested by management.

Standards: NACE and SSPC

Accountabilities

• Safety, quality and meeting deadlines
• Oversight of diverse work groups in a team environment using effective listening, coaching, training, investigative and problem-solving skills, ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and effective time management in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Action Oriented

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, is required.
• At least two years of experience as an Industrial Painter and Sandblaster

Preferred Qualifications

• Custom fabrication experience
• Structural steel painting experience

**Please note a skills test for sandblasting and painting will be required. **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pulaski, TN 38478 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34