Lead Maintenance Painter

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Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company's American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. Founded in 1976, LSI has grown and now has a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees and 16 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at
We are looking for 1St Shift Lead Painter to support our team at our EMI location in Arlington, Texas.
Summary:
The lead painter will be responsible for directing the paint department focusing on safety, quality, and production while producing low volumes of rework. The lead painter will need to communicate well with the department Supervisor, Maintenance Techs, QA departments, and process line employees. Lead painter will need to have a good knowledge of paint coating equipment, chemicals.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Standard of work must be followed
Assign task to painters
Assist in training painters
Applies paint coating to parts with high finished quality.

Sets up and maintains power paint equipment to produce quality results.
Choose correct setting on paint screen depending on part type painted
Conducts and documents daily chemical checks.
Ability to use resources in order to identify and resolve quality issues.
Work productively in a team environment.

Interprets and follows instructions
Manages time effectively and strives to contain costs and reduce waste.
Enforces quality standards and procedures, responds quickly to quality problems for part containment.
Complies with safety regulations, promotes workplace safety and reports all to the Production Supervisor
Maintain a positive work environment by communicating and collaborating with internal customers, co-workers, and management.
Helps company meet Quality objectives.
Must be available to work a 40 hour week and overtime when needed.
Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
Inspect parts for defects report any deficiencies to the Supervisor.
Maintain paint and chemical inventory cycle counts
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Be punctual and have good attendance
Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• 3 years prior coat paint experience is preferred with knowledge of controller systems, chemicals
• Basic skills necessary to interpret cycle times, powder usage, and predict product delivery times.

Physical Demands:
Standing for up to 8 - 10 hours a day
Lifting up to 50 lbs.

~ Able to withstand high temperatures during summer months '

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.