Country: United States (US) 
Location: Houston, Texas (US-TX) 
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At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. 

We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION TITLE: Team Lead Paint/Blast

REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor

Lead the paint department in assigned projects, report schedule progress and conflicts.

LOCATION: Konecranes Factory - Houston, Texas

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead by example, and with confidence, to motivate the Blast & Paint Department.
• Oversee other paint department workers, ensure completion of work assignments.
• Provide daily updates to supervisor regarding work progress and conflicts.
• Sand, patch, prepare surfaces and paint products as required.
• Use DFT gauges to verify proper coating thicknesses.
• Clean Equipment at end of each shift.
• Follow paint specifications for every project.
• Estimate paint quantities needed for all projects.
• Coordinate/Schedule spent sand pick up and recycling.
• Coordinate/Schedule paint waste pick up.
• Fill out Quality Control Paint Reports, and HSE Reports.
• Conscientious with great attention to detail.
• Utilize all Personnel Protective Equipment to Safely Perform all Work.

EDUCATION: High school, trade school, or higher degree is preferred, however prior equivalent experience and training will be considered.

EXPERIENCE: Working knowledge of reading engineering drawings, paint, and blasting specifications. Prior experience leading groups of manufacturing personnel.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: English language fluency in reading, writing, and speaking. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Produce painted parts to the correct thickness requirements. Physical strength to light and carry 50lbs occasionally.

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.