Industrial Painter

Industrial Paint Team Lead 1st Shift Up to $30.00/Hour Richfield, WI Area Direct-Hire Zero-Layoff History Compensation & Hours: Up to $30.00/Hour starting rate + paid breaks + optional overtime + full corporate benefits package. Work Schedule: 1st Shift (7:00 AM 3:30 PM, Monday Friday). Department Leadership: Direct daily floor operations, assign surface prep and painting tasks, and cross-train shop technicians in a state-of-the-art finishing department. Stability & Environment: 100% onsite in an immaculately clean, modern facility; debt-free, eco-forward manufacturing leader with a 40-year history of zero layoffs. Critical Skills & Residency: 2+ years of industrial spray finishing leadership; absolute mastery reading a physical tape measure to exact fractions; US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within ~45 minutes of Richfield, WI. If you are an established industrial finishing department leader seeking a stable, top-tier career home, this 1st Shift opportunity offers an ideal destination. Operating out of an immaculately clean, state-of-the-art facility in the Richfield area, our client is a debt-free, 40-year-old eco-forward manufacturing leader whose specialized capital equipment enjoys a recession-proof global backlog. The company boasts an extraordinary history of job securityincluding zero layoffs in corporate history. Due to expansion in their finishing division, they are actively hiring a Paint Team Lead to direct floor operations. You will work with top-of-the-line spray booth equipment in a respectful, team-oriented culture that heavily prioritizes employee retention, career stability, and pride in craftsmanship. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities) Direct Floor Operations: Lead daily workflow across the surface prep and paint booths, prioritizing job tickets and assigning daily tasks to crew members. Execute Surface Prep & Spray Application: Operate pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, and liquid spray guns to clean, prep, and coat heavy industrial fabrications. Verify Dimensional & Coating Quality: Perform continuous quality checks using physical tape measures and film thickness gauges to ensure strict compliance with engineering prints. Train & Mentor Crew: Cross-train team members on advanced spray techniques, fluid regulator calibration, spray gun maintenance, and shop safety protocols. Partner with Plant Management: Coordinate directly with production supervisors and assembly leads to keep paint schedules aligned with final shipping deadlines. Maintain Equipment & Booths: Oversee routine cleaning and preventive maintenance for spray guns, fluid lines, pressure pots, and ventilation booth filters. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications) Finishing Leadership Experience: 2+ years of verifiable experience as a Paint Team Lead, Finishing Supervisor, or Shop Lead within an industrial manufacturing plant. Measurement & Print Literacy: Demonstrated mastery reading a physical tape measure down to exact fractions instantly, with strong blueprint reading skills. Hands-On Application Skill: Deep proficiency operating air-assisted/airless spray equipment, adjusting fluid ratios, and spotting surface finish defects. Dependable Work History: Proven track record of job stability, team accountability, and daily attendance reliability. Location & Citizenship: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable ~45-minute daily commute of Richfield, WI. Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills) Wet Coat & Epoxy Systems: Specific experience applying multi-stage industrial wet coats, epoxies, or polyurethane finishes. Rigging & Overhead Crane Operation: Familiarity using overhead hoists or crane rigging to move heavy structural components safely into spray booths. Safety & EHS Awareness: Exposure to OSHA standards, hazardous material handling, and respiratory protection programs in paint environments.