Lead Painter

Lead Painter

Aqueous Vets® (AV®) is seeking talented, capable applicants to fill key roles for our growing organization.

Location:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Paint Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Updated: 7.23.2024

• Ensure a safe work environment with a constant safety focus
• Adhere to the production schedule and coordinate with Paint Supervisor to ensure on time delivery
• Lead and support
• Responsible for demand planning and evaluating all material requirements
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability
• Coordinate with third party vendors for coating/lining/plating or any external operations
• Support materials management and inventory controls as required

We are seeking a team player who can grow with our company.

• Must have high school diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must have minimum 7-10 years experience specifically in industrial manufacturing painting, pressure vessels is a plus
• Familiarity with Plasite 4110 and similar products is strongly preferred
• Media blasting experience and surface profile knowledge
• Exposure to ASME code pressure vessel fabrication preferred
• Ability to read drawings, manufacturer specifications, and instructions as it relates to paint products
• Experience with operating plural paint system strongly preferred
• NACE Level I / II or CIP Level I certification strongly preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and stand for an 8-hour work shift.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

• Safety-oriented, focus on staying safe every day
• Must be knowledgeable in industrial painting and coatings including materials, recipes, mixing conditions, and application of materials
• Must be able to utilize standard paint equipment including pumps, spray guns, rollers, agitators, and associated testing equipment

• Self-starter and takes initiative to stay tasked
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate activities within the paint department
• Ability to lead and develop other associates as a Lead
• Ability to step in and support Paint Supervisor responsibilities as needed

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401k plan.

$30 - $32 per Hour

Aqueous Vets® is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, marital, civil union or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.