Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead

Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead Standard Iron & Wire Works • Sauk Centre, MN Standard Iron & Wire Works • May 18, 2026 Join Our Team as a Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead at Standard Iron Are you ready to start a hands-on career with a company that's been setting the standard in contract manufacturing for over 90 years? Standard Iron is looking for entry-level candidates who share our core values of Safety, Respect, Pride in Work, and Continuous Improvement. If you're reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn, we want you to be a part of our team! The Coatings, Assembly, and Shipping Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily activities across Coatings, final assembly, and shipping functions within the metal fabrication facility. Why Standard Iron?

Competitive Pay:

$25-$32 ( Competitive pay based on experience)

Outstanding Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match.

Profit Sharing & More:

Take advantage of quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays.

Employee Growth:

No experience? No problem! We'll train the right candidate to succeed.

Available Shift:

1st

Shift:

Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Leadership Lead and oversee daily operations of coating, assembly, and shipping departments. Coordinate workflow between fabrication, finishing, and final shipment to ensure on-time delivery. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust staffing or priorities as needed. Ensure production goals, quality standards, and deadlines are consistently met. Coatings (Finishing) Oversight Supervise surface preparation, powder coating, painting, or finishing processes. Ensure proper application techniques, curing processes, and material usage. Monitor coating quality, thickness, adhesion, and finish consistency. Maintain coating equipment and ensure proper operation and maintenance schedules. Assembly Supervision Oversee final assembly of fabricated components according to blueprints and work instructions. Ensure accuracy, fit, and function of assembled products. Resolve assembly issues and work with engineering or production teams when needed. Shipping & Logistics Coordinate packaging, labeling, and shipment of finished goods. Verify orders for accuracy before shipment. Work with logistics providers and internal teams to meet delivery schedules. Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of outgoing products. Safety & Compliance Enforce safety policies, procedures, and proper use of PPE. Conduct safety training and ensure team compliance with OSHA or company safety standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment (5S principles). Team Leadership & Development Train, mentor, and develop team members. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback. Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements. Monitor key performance metrics (throughput, scrap rates, on-time shipping). Support lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives. Qualifications Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade education preferred. 2+ years experience in metal fabrication, coatings, assembly, or manufacturing. 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Apply Today! If you're ready to launch your career with a company that values dedication and growth, apply now to join Standard Iron's Alexandria team. Start your journey with us and become part of a legacy of excellence. For a faster experience, please fill out this form when applying https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/3B30D30000/12398 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6837697759

Job URL:

https://stdiron.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/2YBgiFAtRx?&

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.737701416015625

Job Lng:

-94.95279693603516

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Skills:

Leadership

Job Hash:

4362741953