Industrial Paint Shop Lead / Spray Coating Supervisor

Industrial Paint Shop Lead / Spray Coating Supervisor

$26.00 $30.00/Hour Richfield, WI Area 100% Onsite Join a well-respected, highly stable industrial equipment manufacturer with a exceptional multi-decade history of employment security Take the lead on the floor: 1st Shift position combining hands-on precision painting with shop-floor team leadership

For an experienced industrial painter who has developed strong leadership skills and is ready to run a clean, modern finishing department, this career track offers an ideal home. The employer is a highly stable, well-respected manufacturer that engineers high-demand industrial systems utilized by companies globally. Because their business is rooted in high-efficiency manufacturing solutions, the company enjoys exceptional market stability and a long-standing historical record of employment security for its workforce.

The organization offers a financially sound, employee-friendly workplace culture that is completely free of corporate politics. This leadership opening is a direct chance to take total floor-ownership of a critical production department, mentor a dedicated finishing crew, and build a stable, long-term career backed by comprehensive employee benefits and a highly respectful team environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading, scheduling, and providing daily floor direction for the paint and surface preparation team to meet daily production quotas
• Operating industrial paint spray guns to apply high-quality primers and finish coatings to metal products inside a dedicated spray booth
• Utilizing a variety of pneumatic air tools and sanding equipment to prepare raw metal surfaces for optimal paint adhesion
• Utilizing a physical measurement tape continuously throughout the shift to verify product dimensions and ensure coating specifications are met exactly
• Training, mentoring, and onboarding newer spray painters and prep technicians on proper shop safety and gun techniques
• Conducting rigorous visual quality control checks on finished pieces to guarantee a uniform, defect-free coating before final assembly
• Maintaining spray booths, regulators, lines, and mixing equipment to strict operational and safety standards

What We Are Looking For

• Proven Leadership: 2 to 5 years of verifiable experience in a supervisory, team lead, or foreman role within a manufacturing or industrial shop setting.
• Finishing Pedigree: At least 1 year of direct, hands-on experience operating industrial paint spray guns and utilizing pneumatic air tools.
• Precision Measurement: Flawless ability to read and interpret a standard measurement tape quickly and accurately down to fractional levels.
• Strong Work History: A stable professional background, ideally showing dedication with past employers for three or more consecutive years.
• Dependability: A safety-first mindset, a strong attention to detail, and a high level of personal accountability for the output of the finish line.