Paint Shop Lead

The Paint Shop Lead supports Cooper Steel's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability.  As a member of the Cooper Steel team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership.



POSITION SUMMARY

The Paint Shop Lead is responsible for leading a team of individuals and assure materials are processed and ready for the painting and loading process in the correct sequence specified to meet delivery deadlines.



PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Promote a strong quality culture throughout the company maintaining Cooper Steel’s core priorities: Safety, Quality, Production

Interpret blueprints to paint structural steel

Maintain current and accurate inventory of stock materials & supplies

Assure accurate paint mills are being applied to meet the job specific requirements

Distribute sequence lists to loaders and ensure they are loading the correct material

Ensure PPE is supplied and worn correctly

Verify machine operators are checking material for accuracy of cleanliness

Ensure that truck loaders are in safety compliance with proper loading techniques

Ensure all safety features are functioning properly on machines and paint equipment

Lead and train all painters, operators and loaders

Act as a positive leader while leading teams and maintaining business relationships

Maintain appropriate confidentiality of all Cooper Steel business affairs, internally and outside of the company

Other duties as assigned



QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent

3-5 years prior experience in a related field



OTHER SKILLS

Strong functional and technical skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; strong attention to detail; ability to work effectively with others.  While performing certain duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, twist, lift, pull, and reach.  Use of hands for gripping and grasping required.  Specific vision abilities are required.  Lifting is required up to 50 lbs.  Must be flexible in hours worked and willing to work overtime.



WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position performs work mostly in the Shop setting which includes a variety of working conditions.  These include the following conditions: noise level fluctuations from moderate to high, use of personal protective equipment, machine/equipment use. Position involves everyday risks or exposure to elements that require safety precautions. Position will be required to work in adverse weather conditions such as heat, humidity, cold, precipitation, etc.