Paint & Shipping Lead -

Cocoa, FL Location:

Cocoa, FL Job Type:

Full-Time Shift:

1st Shift with oversight of possible 2nd Shift operations

Starting Pay:

$30.00/hour — higher depending on experience We are looking for an experienced Paint & Shipping Lead to coordinate daily painting, blasting, and steel loading activities. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for team coordination, quality, safety, documentation, and meeting production and shipping schedules. Responsibilities Team Leadership Help interview and identify qualified or trainable candidates Train and support new employees in the paint department Assign work based on production and shipping priorities Provide consistent, professional, and fair leadership Support employee corrective action and progressive discipline when needed Promote a productive and cooperative work environment Painting & Quality Oversee painting, sandblasting, and loading activities Make sure work follows project requirements, painting standards, and manufacturer specifications Complete required paint documentation each day Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment for daily quality and calibration checks Perform QA/QC inspections of finished work Address quality concerns and recommend process improvements Shipping & Production Review load tickets for completeness and accuracy Ensure shipping information is entered correctly into production/shipping software Train employees on the software as needed Coordinate with logistics, production, and management to keep work moving efficiently Monitor daily schedules and make sure shipments meet required delivery dates Coordinate overtime and weekend work when necessary Safety Enforce workplace safety procedures and company policies Make sure employees follow required safety practices Maintain a strong focus on safe operations throughout painting and loading activities Qualifications 5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication painting and/or loading operations 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience Strong knowledge of painting standards and quality-control procedures Familiarity with production/shipping software preferred Experience training and leading employees Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines Excellent attention to detail Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.