Paint Area Lead

POSITION : Paint Area Lead                                                STATUS : Full-Time, Non-Exempt
ABOUT US: Founded in 2006, Johnson Thermal Systems (JTS) is the largest and leading provider of Power Packaging, Power Distribution Centers, and Industrial Refrigeration Units.
We are currently looking for an experienced Assembly Lead for our swing shift. We are looking to grow our swing shift team, and you would be an integral part of that growth. Grow and advance your career at a company with strong values and a commitment to generating a difference.

JOB SUMMARY: The Paint Area Lead will oversee a team of approximately 8-10 individuals responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring employees working in the paint area department to ensure all paint area -related tasks are completed on time and within budget. This position will be responsible for correcting timesheets within our timekeeping system, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards. This role will report to the Paint Area Supervisor and will work hand in hand with other department leaders to meet project deadlines.

WHAT JTS OFFERS:

• Competitive salary
• Weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• Generous PTO balance offered
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefit
• Career Development
• 9 paid holidays.
• 401k with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual boot allowance and a 15% discount at Carhartt
• A fun, fast-paced culture with company events and professional growth opportunities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and collaborate with other leads and managers to achieve quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Ensure all team members comply with all safety protocols.
• Review timesheets and team time management. Clocking into jobs and in and out of new jobs, assisting with providing direction on the app as needed
• Manage the workload of the team to align with the production deadlines.
• Act as first point of contact for employee questions regarding company policies and procedures, attendance expectations, and other general questions from crew.
• Ensure the following tasks are completed according to standards in a timely manner:
  • Oversee the use of HLVP spray gun ensure the use of PPE
  • Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes
  • Manage the cleaning and reassembling of sprayers or power equipment and proper use of solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.
• Oversee that quality checklists are completed, and all steps are followed.
• Mentor, coach and train team members to work through tier levels within Assembly discipline.
• Recognize and reward team and individual successes.
• Elevate the need for conflict resolution and mitigation of grievances and complaints to supervisor.
• Provide team members with an initial 90-day overview of how they are preforming on assigned tasks, outlining needed improvements and recognizing mastery of tasks thus far. Provide input on annual reviews thereafter.
• Ongoing performance feedback coaching through meeting with employees 1x1
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and express any variances.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desired OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties (required)
• At least 3 years of experience related to Paint, production/metal fabrication facility using HVLP spray guns
• At least 1 year as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of production/manufacturing painting
• Lead teams with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving basic to complex issues.
• Collaborate with coworkers and peers to encourage teamwork and accountability.
• Exhibit consistent time management skills and adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• Experience accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and identifying irregularities.
• Strong attention to detail with an eye for quality and ability to identify imperfections.
• Demonstrate clear communication with other internal teams/supervisors/management.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace.
• Have reliable attendance, be respectful and responsible at work.
• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Experience and understanding of overhead cranes and forklifts and scissor lifts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to model leadership traits and exude confidence, resilience, integrity and teamwork and openness.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized environment, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.  
• Adept at training others and delegating work within teams.
• Able to use JTS communication systems effectively.
• Skilled at quickly and accurately analyzing and solving technical problems.
• Ensure OHSA and HSE standards are maintained.
• Consistently wear and enforce donning of PPE such as protective eyewear, hearing protection, weld hoods, safety clothing etc.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment requiring the employee to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch throughout an 8-to-10-hour day. 
• Strength to carry product, equipment, and tools up to 50 pounds and push or pull product up to 100 pounds. 
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

JTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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