Paint Production Lead-Prefinished Siding, Windows & Doors Alaska Pre-Finishing Anchorage, AK Job Details Full-time $25 - $28 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Packing Forklift Manufacturing facility experience Materials handling Factory experience Full Job Description AKPF specializes in professionally Prefinishing siding, trim, soffit, fascia, windows, and doors before installation. Our operation includes automated and manual spray finishing, paint booths, the Sherwin-Williams Aurora finishing system, paints, stains and clear coats, along with material handling, packaging and staging. This position is for someone who knows how to lead a crew while working alongside them . We need someone who can walk onto the production floor, understand what needs to happen that day, organize multiple orders moving through different stages of production, assign the crew, maintain quality standards, solve problems as they come up, and keep production moving. What You'll Be Responsible For Lead and coordinate the daily work of the paint and production crew Organize multiple customer orders moving through production simultaneously Prioritize work according to production schedules, deadlines, coating requirements and cure times Assign employees to spraying, prep, material handling, packaging and other production tasks Operate and oversee professional spray equipment and paint booths Operate and help oversee our Sherwin-Williams Aurora automated finishing system Apply and work with primers, paints, stains and clear coats Set up and adjust spray guns, tips, pressure and spray patterns Inspect finished products for coverage, consistency, color and overall finish quality Identify and correct runs, sags, dry spray, overspray, uneven coverage, contamination and other finish defects Verify colors, products, finishes and order specifications before and during production Oversee surface preparation, masking and material preparation Coordinate drying/curing, material movement and production staging Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment Oversee handling of siding, trim, windows and doors throughout the finishing process Coordinate packaging, wrapping, labeling, palletizing and staging of completed orders Protect finished products from scratches, dents, sticking and other handling damage Maintain clean spray equipment, booths, pumps, lines and production areas Help troubleshoot equipment and production problems Monitor paint, stain, coatings, spray supplies, filters, PPE and packaging materials Read and follow production work orders accurately Communicate production issues, material shortages, damaged products and potential delays to management Train employees on proper production procedures, equipment use and quality expectations Maintain a clean, organized and safe production environment Enforce company safety procedures, PPE requirements and proper coating/material handling What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with previous experience in production finishing, commercial painting, industrial coatings, cabinet or millwork finishing, automotive refinishing, manufacturing paint-line operations, wood finishing or a similar professional spray environment.

The right person will have:

Previous crew lead, foreman, supervisor or production leadership experience Professional spray-finishing experience Strong knowledge of spray guns and coating application Experience working with paints, primers, stains and/or clear coats Strong attention to finish quality and detail Experience coordinating multiple jobs or production orders Ability to organize and prioritize a crew's daily workload Ability to read and accurately follow work orders and specifications Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting ability Forklift experience Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to train employees and hold crew members accountable to production and quality standards Ability to work independently and make good production decisions Ability to adapt quickly when schedules and production priorities change Preferred Experience Experience with any of the following is especially valuable: Automated finishing or coating systems Sherwin-Williams Aurora finishing systems Industrial or commercial spray booths Airless, air-assisted or HVLP spray equipment Wood siding or building-material finishing Windows and doors Factory or manufacturing production environments Forklift operation Production scheduling and workflow management Quality-control inspection Physical Requirements This is a hands-on production position.

Applicants should be comfortable:

Standing and moving throughout the workday Bending, reaching, lifting and carrying materials Handling siding, trim, windows, doors and packaged building materials Working around paint, stain, coatings and professional finishing equipment Wearing required PPE Working in a temperature-controlled warehouse and production environment The Person Who Will Do Well Here You're organized without needing somebody standing behind you with a clipboard. You notice problems early and deal with them. You can lead people respectfully while still holding them accountable. You care what the finished product looks like. You understand that keeping a production floor moving requires thinking several steps ahead. And you're perfectly willing to grab a spray gun, forklift, piece of siding or roll of packaging when the crew needs another set of hands. AKPF is a hands-on company. Everyone contributes, and we're looking for a lead who can both run the work and do the work.

Job Type:

Full-time Experience strongly preferred: Professional spray finishing/coatings and previous crew leadership or production leadership experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person