Structural Steel Paint & Shipping Lead

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.