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Painter Lead

Painter Lead

Great HireChatsworth, CA, us
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Job Description

Painter Lead

Painter Lead is responsible for leading painting operations and applying high-quality paint

finishes to a wide range of parts and assemblies. This role requires hands-on expertise in paint

preparation, application, and curing processes, as well as oversight of workflow, safety, and

quality standards.

Key Performance Deliverables

  • Prepare and clean surfaces by sanding, wiping, and applying appropriate solvent

treatments.

  • Mask and protect surfaces as required for painting.
  • Load and off-load parts onto and from paint racks safely.
  • Mix and prepare primers and paints per manufacturers’ specifications, including gloss,

    • semi-gloss, and flat finishes.

  • Verify proper surface treatment and preparation prior to painting.
  • Apply primer and paint by spray equipment on parts of varying sizes, shapes, and

    • contours.

  • Operate curing ovens; monitor temperature and cycle times to ensure proper curing.
  • Perform visual inspections on painted parts to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Clean and maintain paint booth equipment, including spray guns, filters, and related

    • apparatus.

  • Lead by example, driving continuous improvement in production processes and quality

    • control.

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, safety regulations, and quality system

    • requirements.

  • Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and task

    • completion.

    Requirements

  • 5–10 years of experience in a paint shop environment, preferably within the aerospace or

    • automotive industry.

  • Strong attention to detail and a high standard for quality.
  • Demonstrated ability to mix and prepare a variety of paint and primer formulations.
  • Basic understanding of blueprints, engineering drawings, and work order documentation.
  • Ability to pass a respiratory fit test and pulmonary function test, if required.
  • Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.
  • Leadership ability to support, guide, and train team members while ensuring production

    • goals are met.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with powder coating processes and equipment.
  • Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations related to paint shop

    • operations.

  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
  • Previous supervisory or lead experience in a production environment.
  • Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment to verify coating thickness and

    • quality.

    Schedule : M-F 7am-3 : 30pm OT available.

    Salary : $25-$27h

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