Lead Industrial Painter

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

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.

• 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 elevate 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.