Lead Industrial Painter

Lead Industrial Painter (Working Team Leader – Paint Department)

Location: 9816 Evergreen Industrial Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63123
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Compensation: $31/hour
Reports to: Rich

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Lead Industrial Painter to join our fast-paced aerospace manufacturing team. The successful candidate will oversee the Paint Department’s day-to-day operations, coordinate production needs, ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards, and provide leadership to department team members. This is a working team leader position, responsible for both hands-on production tasks and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production needs with other department leaders.
• Oversee and inspect work routed to the Paint Department, ensuring parts, assemblies, and finished products meet customer specifications.
• Maintain and clean paint equipment; change filters and replace parts as needed.
• Monitor inventory for expired materials and replenish as necessary.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and support team members in daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to paint department staff.
• Monitor attendance, review and approve time-off requests, and manage weekly timecards.
• Communicate issues and escalate concerns to supervisors, Human Resources, or Senior Leadership as needed.
• Provide daily and weekly reports, update KPIs, and conduct Weekly Toolbox Talks.
• Anticipate constraints, communicate potential challenges to leadership, and adapt plans to meet production deadlines.
• Overtime may be required on occasion but is never mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience painting metal components in accordance with customer drawings.
• Basic shop math and computer skills.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, grime, and heat.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Lift parts, tools, and equipment as required.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Commitment to following all safety policies and procedures.

Work Attire

• Work pants or jeans, closed-toed shoes (steel-toed not required), shorts also acceptable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to all employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• 10–13 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours to start (negotiable for senior leaders up to 120–160 hours).
• 401(k) with company match up to 3% (100% after 6 months).
• Short-term/long-term disability.
• Overtime opportunities available but not required.
• No phones permitted on the production floor.