Structural Steel Paint & Shipping Lead
qualdoc · Cocoa, Florida, United States · onsite
Paint, Blast & Shipping Team Lead
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift, with oversight of potential 2nd Shift operations
Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Job Overview
We are seeking a hands-on team lead to manage structural steel painting, sandblasting, and shipping activities. This role focuses on product quality, employee training, safe work practices, production coordination, and on-time deliveries. The successful candidate will lead daily operations and work with management and other departments to keep production on schedule.
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.