Powder Coat Team Lead 2nd or 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Virginia Metal Fab is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to serve as a Powder Coat Team Lead. The role involves leading powder coating operations, ensuring quality, and supervising team members.

• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding powder coat operations—ability to help complete difficult jobs and train new employees.
• Oversee and check the department’s work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Immediately correct any issues with work within the department.
• Operate electrostatic powder spray gun and related equipment.
• Determine appropriate preparation of surfaces and application of powder coating.
• Perform surface prep, masking, and plugging.
• Inspect parts for quality/defects before and after coating.
• Operate the wash system and the cure/dry oven.
• Operate controls and functions of powder coating equipment.
• Clean, maintain, and store tools and powder coating equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Perform preventive maintenance on powder coating equipment.
• Ensure work order sign‑off and inspection are complete.
• Interpret technical documentation to determine correct paint application and surface finish.
• Determine appropriate preparation of surfaces and application of paint.
• Properly dispose of paints and other hazardous materials.

10‑hour shift, 2nd or 3rd: 2nd shift Monday‑Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.; 3rd shift Monday‑Thursday 7:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

• Communication, Oral – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – ability to work accurately and thoroughly.
• Safety Awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Research Skills – ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Problem Solving – ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Innovative – ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Conceptual Thinking – ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Analytical Skills – ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Education: High School or GED.

Experience: At least 3 years in powder coating, required.

Computer Skills: Proficient in math and skilled with multiple types of measuring devices.

Certifications & Licenses: Forklift preferred.

Other Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with experience in handling multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment; ability to wear PPE in the shop area; ability to wear respirator.

Lift/carry – up to and including 51–100 lbs frequently.

Push/pull – up to 41–100 lbs frequently.

Exposure to outside elements and working in a non‑climate‑controlled environment.

• Medical Coverage:
  Choice of Anthem plans including family plans with eye exam.
• Dental Insurance:
  Coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
• Vision Insurance:
  Coverage for exams, materials, frames or contacts, and prescription safety glasses.
• Disability Insurance:
  Short and long‑term plans.
• Life Insurance:
  Basic life and AD&D insurance with voluntary options.
• Accident Insurance.
• Cancer Insurance.
• Critical Illness Coverage.
• Hospital Indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑paid Mental Health Visits: 3 visits per year.
• Wellness Incentive:
  Rewards for participating in wellness programs.

Pay‑off time (PTO) and paid holidays.

$1,000 for each friend referred who works for one year.