1st Shift Paint Team Lead

Description First Shift-Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts Who Are We? We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.

We reward performance. Check out our website at www.u tilitymetals.com We Are Not: Fancy—as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team. Transactional—we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers. Satisfied—we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We’re Looking For: You have direct manufacturing experience; experience with powder coat paint systems is even better! You have leadership experience and the ability to create a team first mindset in your area. You are comfortable working with Plant Leadership to execute and achieve the goals for your department.

You keep safety a top priority and make sure your team understands and follows proper procedures and techniques. You are an effective communicator who likes working with a diverse team. You are a problem solver who enjoys working with others. Tasks/Responsibilities: Executing the Production Plan set by Plant Leadership Interpreting standard production drawings and job specifications to ensure your team executes builds successfully Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and quality of output Trouble shoot repairs needed for equipment and/or defective materials Manage safety of all employees and machine/tool usage Review and approve weekly timecards and manage the team's schedule/time off requests Train and develop your team members Maintain a clean and orderly work area Focus on building products Requirements At least two years of management experience in a manufacturing setting Experience working on a powder coat paint line Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately Strong mechanical aptitude Ability to read and interpret blueprints Proficiency in using hand tools and operating machinery Familiarity with basic math and measurements Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time Comfortable on a forklift and using pallet jacks High school diploma or equivalent Benefits: We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including: Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.

401(k) retirement plan Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days 401k retirement Paid Holidays and PTO