About this position

General JOB Description

Paint and Blast Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, problem solving, quality control and training of a team of industrial painters and sandblasters. Successful candidates will have strong leadership qualities, the ability to work closely with management to meet production schedules and provide feedback to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency, strong commitment to Health and Safety programs and the ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.

Ensure that health and safety obligations are carried out by everyone working your bay.

Analyze work procedures to identify hazards; communicate workplace hazards and safety-related policies to employees; ensure measures are implemented to eliminate or control those hazards.
Ensure safety operating procedures are in place and are observed.
Ensure individuals working have proper safety equipment and personal protective equipment to perform their work safely.
Counsel employees with safety related behavioral problems
Correct unsafe conditions and/or equipment as soon as possible.
Curtail or stop work being carried out if reasonably believed that continuation of the work poses an imminent danger to health or safety.

Other responsibilities include the ability to prep and clean steel for painting; applying primer; painting surfaces of equipment using a two part poly-urethane product; application of paint by a conventional low pressure spray system; unloading parts to and from paint booth using overhead crane and forklift; troubleshoot and diagnose paint problems; maintain equipment and area in a clean and safe condition. Sandblast responsibilities include the use of high-pressure equipment utilizing air to clean and prepare metal surfaces in preparation for painting.

Salary range DOE/Q. Wage review after 90 day probation period.

work experience requirements

Two or more years experience in manufacturing and industrial painting environment.
Previous team lead/supervisory experience is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to work with other collaboratively.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work standing on hard surface (e.g. concrete) for up to 12 hours per day in hot or cold environment.
Good hand and eye coordination.
Good visual acuity.
Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crouch or stoop to perform various functions of the position.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability work independently
Must be able to read and understand English.
Must be able to work overtime and weekends in requested.
Must be able to perform basic shop math functions and use standard measuring devices.
Must have excellent attendance history.
Physical Requirements:
This position is typically in a manufacturing setting and requires standing for long periods of time. Requires good hand-eye coordinator, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Ability to manipulate (carry, lift, move) objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.