Paint E-Coat Team Leader 3rd Shift

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Job Title: E-Coat Team Lead

Starting Pay Rate: $24.00 ($24.50 after 3 months, $25.00 after 6 months)

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11:00PM-7:00AM, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To: Paint Manager

We are seeking a dependable and motivated E-Coat Team Lead to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting daily production operations, communicating critical production information, maintaining documentation, and providing leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, leadership ability, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask while supporting safety, quality, and production goals.

• Communicate all production information, updates, and concerns to paint mixers, tackers, lab technicians, supervision, and other associates as needed
• Maintain and complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Demonstrate strong computer skills and the ability to learn and utilize Mainti Mizer software
• Provide leadership and support to associates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Make quick decisions, multitask, and follow up on projects to support production goals and operational efficiency
• Communicate effectively with associates across departments to maintain workflow and teamwork
• Support daily production activities and operational needs as required
• Arrive early, stay late, or work overtime as necessary to cover vacations, absences, or production demands, sometimes with little notice
• Demonstrate exceptional attendance to maintain employment in this position
• Additional duties as assigned

Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10–12 hours as needed to cover vacations and absences, sometimes with little notice. Employees receive two 10-minute breaks per shift and one 20-minute meal break. Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Strong computer skills required
• Ability to learn and effectively use Mainti Mizer software program
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates across all departments
• Ability to make quick decisions, multitask, and follow up on projects in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility required

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 pounds
• Must be able to carry bumpers weighing up to 63.5 pounds for distances of 15–20 feet
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level, talk, and hear
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Required to push, pull, reach, and lift materials throughout the workday
• Average repetitions are variable depending on production demands
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced manufacturing environment throughout the shift

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility. Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility. Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, and noisy environment with temperatures that vary based on weather conditions
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
• Work environment noise level is typically loud

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
• Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.