Paint Lead

Join an established and growing team at SpecSys, where we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths and opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at specsys.com.

About the role

As the Paint Lead, you will train and develop the Paint Department, delegate work assignments, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. You must effectively interact with employees at all levels, as well as company clients and vendors.

• Ensure departmental productivity targets are met to meet customer requirements
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures
• Drive company vehicles between company locations picking or delivering product
• Provide daily work direction to paint personnel
• Approve employee time cards
• Coordinate orders with management and purchasing department for paint / shop supplies
• Ensure QC processes and procedures are adhered to
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance and repair logs
• Coordinate equipment repairs as needed
• Conduct employee performance reviews and coach employees
• Hazardous Waste Management Training
• Inventory Control
• Waste Control
• Provide training to paint personnel
• Document paint usage
• Maintain sand blasting and paint equipment
• Transfer work orders to locations

Requirements

• A detailed understanding of paint processes and shop capabilities
• Ability to read and understand written information
• A basic understanding of computer software, such as Word and Excel
• Able to identify problems and review information
• 5+ years of industrial paint experience or an Auto Body degree
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to be on their feet for 8+ hours a day
• OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-of-the-Month and Year awards
• On-site Welding Training and Certifications
• RITALKA University
• Employee Luncheons
• Company Picnic
• Community Volunteering opportunities

Pay

$24–$35/hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule including 4×10-hour shifts and 5×8-hour shifts with flexible start times.

About SpecSys

SpecSys is a full-service provider offering project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast-track projects, systems, and products with a focus on large mobile equipment. We take safety and quality seriously, ensuring employees go home safely every day. As an ISO-9001:2015 certified company, our standards and processes are first-rate.

SpecSys is a family-owned company creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest. We focus on finding careers that fit the person rather than fitting a person to a job, fostering strong relationships with employees, customers, and communities.