Salary :
Structural Steel Paint & Shipping Lead
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience
Shift: First shift, with oversight responsibilities for a possible second shift
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced lead to coordinate structural steel painting, sandblasting, and shipping operations. This hands-on role focuses on quality control, employee training, production scheduling, safe work practices, and on-time deliveries. The successful candidate will work with production, logistics, and management to keep daily operations running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Help interview candidates and identify qualified applicants with the right skills and attitude.
Train new employees in painting and department procedures.
Ensure daily paint documentation is complete and accurate.
Inspect and verify gauges, meters, and testing equipment for proper calibration and operation.
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks to confirm finished steel meets project requirements, painting standards, and manufacturer specifications.
Review load tickets for accuracy and enter shipping information into production and shipping software.
Train employees on production and shipping systems as needed.
Coordinate painting, sandblasting, and loading assignments with production, logistics, and management.
Monitor daily production schedules and ensure orders meet delivery deadlines, including overtime and weekend work when required.
Identify process improvements and present recommendations to management.
Enforce safety procedures and ensure employees follow workplace policies.
Participate in corrective action and progressive discipline processes when necessary.
Lead by example through fair, consistent, and professional supervision.
Maintain a cooperative, productive work environment while keeping quality, efficiency, and safety a priority.
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting, sandblasting, and/or loading operations.
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of industrial painting standards and quality control procedures.
Familiarity with production and shipping software preferred.
Ability to lead teams, train employees, and apply company policies fairly and consistently.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
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