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Lead Industrial Painter

Kelly Services • Saint Louis, MO • 1h ago

Lead Industrial Painter (Working Team Leader - Paint Department)

Location: 9816 Evergreen Industrial Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63123

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Compensation: $31/hour

Reports to: Rich

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Lead Industrial Painter to join our fast-paced aerospace manufacturing team. The successful candidate will oversee the Paint Department's day-to-day operations, coordinate production needs, ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards, and provide leadership to department team members. This is a working team leader position, responsible for both hands-on production tasks and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production needs with other department leaders.

Oversee and inspect work routed to the Paint Department, ensuring parts, assemblies, and finished products meet customer specifications.

Maintain and clean paint equipment; change filters and replace parts as needed.

Monitor inventory for expired materials and replenish as necessary.

Assign tasks, monitor progress, and support team members in daily activities.

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to paint department staff.

Monitor attendance, review and approve time-off requests, and manage weekly timecards.

Communicate issues and escalate concerns to supervisors, Human Resources, or Senior Leadership as needed.

Provide daily and weekly reports, update KPIs, and conduct Weekly Toolbox Talks.

Anticipate constraints, communicate potential challenges to leadership, and adapt plans to meet production deadlines.

Overtime may be required on occasion but is never mandatory.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience painting metal components in accordance with customer drawings.

Basic shop math and computer skills.

Prior leadership experience preferred.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, grime, and heat.

Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

Lift parts, tools, and equipment as required.

Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.

Commitment to following all safety policies and procedures.

Work Attire

Work pants or jeans, closed-toed shoes (steel-toed not required), shorts also acceptable.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to all employees, effective the first of the month after hire.

10-13 paid holidays annually.

Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours to start (negotiable for senior leaders up to 120-160 hours).

401(k) with company match up to 3% (100% after 6 months).

Short-term/long-term disability.

Overtime opportunities available but not required.

No phones permitted on the production floor.

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