Paint & Load Operations Lead

Paint & Load Operations Lead – Structural Steel Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: 1st Shift; provides oversight for potential 2nd Shift operations Starting Pay: $30.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience Position Overview Seeking an experienced Paint & Load Operations Lead to direct daily painting, blasting, and steel loading activities. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating employees and workflow, maintaining quality standards, supporting training, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.

What You'll Do • Help interview and select qualified or trainable candidates for the department.

• Train and support new employees in painting and related operations.

• Coordinate daily painting, blasting, and loading assignments based on production needs.

• Work with logistics, production, and management to keep workflow on schedule.

• Monitor daily production and shipping schedules, including overtime and weekend requirements when necessary.

• Make sure required paint documentation is completed accurately each day.

• Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment for daily checks and verify proper calibration and operation.

• Perform QA/QC inspections to confirm finished work meets project and manufacturer specifications.

• Review load tickets for accuracy and ensure information is entered into production/shipping software.

• Train team members on production and shipping systems as needed.

• Identify process improvements and communicate recommendations to management.

• Enforce safety requirements and address unsafe practices.

• Participate in corrective action and progressive discipline when required.

• Provide consistent, professional leadership and promote teamwork.

Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication painting and/or loading operations.

• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience .

• Strong knowledge of painting standards and quality-control procedures.

• Experience with production or shipping software preferred.

• Ability to lead, train, and hold team members accountable to established policies and procedures.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.

• Strong focus on workplace safety and the ability to promote safe work practices.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.