Department Lead – Wet Paint

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C.H. Thompson is currently seeking a hands-on Department Lead for our Wet Paint Department to join our dynamic team and support our production operations. The Wet Paint Department Lead plays a key role in keeping the paint team organized, productive, and on schedule. This position combines technical skill with team coordination and is ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved in daily operations while helping others succeed. This position is a great first step into management for someone with strong hands-on experience and leadership potential.

About Us :

C.H. Thompson is a premier one-stop-shop for all of your finishing needs. Our continuous focus on improving quality and increasing productivity has made CH Thompson Finishing a leader in the industry.

We offer several services including anodizing, painting, powder coating, intricate masking and silk screening, allowing us to provide multiple finishes on individual parts. We service a multitude of industries including; aerospace, agricultural, automotive, computer, electronics, household, industrial, medical and military. Our customer base ranges from small privately owned machine shops to top Fortune 500 companies such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and BAE Systems.

We are also proud to be ISO 9001 : 2015, AS9100D and NADCAP certified!

Position Overview

• Lead the Wet Paint Department, ensuring painters remain on task and daily production goals are met.
• Ensure all painters have the necessary work orders, supplies and tools to complete their jobs efficiently while planning ahead to ensure there are no gaps in production and / or down time.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to painters.
• Mix paint according to specifications and ensure painters are following proper application standards.
• Line up work for painters and coordinate workflow to maintain efficiency.
• Conduct paint thickness inspections and ensure quality standards are met.
• Assist with racking, prepping, inspecting and material handling to meet deadlines.
• Identify and resolve any issues or inefficiencies in the Wet Paint Process such as incorrect paperwork - communicate with engineering and the quality team on changes needed or missing documentation.
• Maintain quality control procedures to ensure all products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
• Manage paint inventory, including tracking usage, ordering supplies, and maintaining proper stock levels.
• Communicate with supervisors and other departments to manage priorities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Paid Holidays

C.H. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.