Lead Painter (2nd Shift)

Lead Painter Company: Midsouth Steel Location: College Park, Georgia Job Type: Full-Time Position Summary Midsouth Steel is seeking an experienced Lead Painter to oversee the final stages of the painting process and ensure painted structural steel components meet company quality standards. This role is responsible for coordinating the unloading of painted materials, conducting quality inspections, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring production schedules are met. The Lead Painter serves as a key liaison between the paint department, production teams, logistics, and management to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of finished products while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards, including AISC requirements. This is a 2nd Shift Position (M-Th 3:15pm to 1:30 am) with overtime as assigned. Key Responsibilities Production Oversight Oversee the unloading of finished parts and products from paint boothsMonitor daily production schedules to ensure painted products are completed on timeCoordinate with production teams to resolve delays, workflow issues, or quality concernsEnsure proper handling and transfer of painted materials to designated storage or processing areasMaintain organization and efficiency within the unloading area Quality Control Perform visual inspections for paint defects including runs, uneven coating, missed spots, or other quality issuesConduct final inspections to verify products meet company and customer specificationsReport defects or non-conformances and coordinate corrective actionsMaintain records of paint inspections and documentation required for AISC compliance Documentation & Reporting Maintain logs of painted product output, defects, and rework requirementsEnsure all paperwork related to finished goods is accurate and up to dateUpdate job statuses and production information in PowerFab Go as requiredCommunicate production status updates to management and other departments Coordination & Logistics Act as a liaison between production, finished goods, and logistics teamsWork with shipping personnel to ensure timely dispatch of completed materialsTrack and assist with managing finished painted goods inventoryEnsure proper labeling and organization of painted products Process Improvement & Safety Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to painting and unloading processesAssist in implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity and reduce wasteEnsure compliance with all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and operational standardsMaintain a clean and organized unloading area to promote safety and efficiencyIdentify and report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs Qualifications Experience in industrial painting, structural steel fabrication, or manufacturing environments preferredStrong understanding of paint application standards and quality inspection practicesFamiliarity with AISC quality documentation is preferredExperience with production tracking systems such as PowerFab is a plusAbility to coordinate tasks across multiple departments and prioritize work effectivelyStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to lift, move, or assist with materials in an industrial environmentComfortable working in a fabrication shop or industrial setting around large steel components Powered by JazzHR fmoyjwQZ3I