About this role

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.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate painting, sandblasting, and loading assignments based on production schedules and shipping deadlines.

- Train new paint department employees and participate in candidate interviews.

- Complete daily paint records and documentation.

- Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment to verify proper calibration and performance.

- Perform quality checks to confirm finished products meet project requirements and manufacturer specifications.

- Ensure load tickets are accurate and entered into production and shipping software.

- Train employees on shipping system procedures as needed.

- Communicate with production, logistics, and management to maintain workflow and meet delivery dates.

- Oversee schedules that may require overtime or weekend work.

- Identify process improvements and recommend changes to management.

- Enforce safety procedures and workplace policies.

- Participate in employee corrective action and progressive discipline when necessary.

- Provide fair, consistent leadership and maintain a positive, productive team environment.

Qualifications

- At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting and/or loading operations.

- Minimum of 2 years in a team lead or supervisory role.

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

- Familiarity with production or shipping software preferred.

- Experience training employees, managing daily assignments, and enforcing workplace policies.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

- A strong focus on workplace safety and compliance.