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Industrial Coatings Line Lead (Paint Operations)

Wildeck, Inc
Waukesha, WI Other
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
About the RolePicture a typical shift: you connect with the Director, Manufacturing Operations and the Manufacturing Supervisor, review the day’s schedule, walk the paint line, and make the first call on set-ups. You direct painters and paint attendants, allocate tasks, and keep the operation moving while you personally monitor finish quality and equipment performance. When needed, you jump in hands-on—painting, hanging parts, or assisting on the line—to make sure orders ship right and on time.What You’ll DoLead and train painters and paint attendants; assign daily work and provide clear guidance.Review shop drawings, blueprints, and BOMs to determine coating requirements and estimated paint time.Verify paint specifications for each order before work begins.Observe paint application in real time to catch defects early and correct them.Inspect finished parts for paint quality prior to tagging and packaging; assist with tagging/packaging as needed.Set up spraying equipment, adjust settings, and make changeovers as required.Maintain spray guns, pumps, and the paint exhaust filter system for consistent performance.Devise creative hanging and fixturing solutions to maximize coverage and throughput.Notify Purchasing when materials, coatings, filters, or supplies are needed.Participate in production meetings to provide status updates and plan upcoming builds.Handle and move parts using proper techniques—by hand, power hoist/crane, or forklift.Work safely and proactively: follow shop safety rules and safe manufacturing processes; step in as a painter or paint line attendant when required.Keep the work area clean and organized through strong housekeeping practices.Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals.What You BringAt least two years of related experience as a painter and/or paint line attendant.Ability to read and interpret shop drawings or prints.Solid math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; comfortable using a calculator.Proficient with a tape measure.Basic computer literacy in a Windows environment and familiarity with an ERP system.Core values of honesty, integrity, respect, teamwork, and collaboration.Physical & Safety RequirementsFrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs when turning parts over (depending on the part).Vision abilities include color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Regular twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, bending, pulling, and extended periods of standing.Required PPE: OSHA-approved safety shoes with metatarsal guards, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirator, and painter’s suit.

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