Paint Lead

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Industrial | Temp-to-Hire
Shift: 1st shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Pay: Depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced Paint Lead to support and help oversee an industrial paint department of approximately 8–10 employees. This is a hands-on leadership position for a skilled painter who can perform high-quality paint and body work while helping direct daily operations, train team members, and maintain productivity and quality standards.

The Paint Lead will work closely with the Paint Foreman and may assume responsibility for leading the department when the foreman is traveling to shows. After learning the company’s processes and standards, the Paint Lead may also have opportunities to travel to shows.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial painting and autobody-related work, including preparation, sanding, taping, mudding, and finishing.
• Mix and apply epoxies, Bondo, and paint products according to specifications.
• Operate spray equipment and complete high-quality paint applications.
• Help organize and direct the daily activities of the paint department.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and training to paint shop employees.
• Assign work and help ensure team members follow established procedures and safety standards.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity, and overall department quality.
• Work collaboratively with the Paint Foreman and other departments.
• Lead the team in the foreman’s absence and potentially travel to shows once fully trained in company processes.
• Use required tools, including carpenter tools, as needed.
• Work overtime and support changing production demands, including temporary night-shift assignments when required.

Qualifications

• Previous professional painting and autobody experience is required.
• Strong ability to perform paint preparation, taping, sanding, mudding, mixing, and spraying.
• Experience mixing and applying epoxies, Bondo, and various paint products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and give direction to a team.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to take ownership of department responsibilities.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Strong learning ability and willingness to adopt company-specific methods and standards.
• Ability to work extended hours, including 12-hour days and up to 7 days per week during periods of heavy overtime.
• Ability to work occasional night shifts for several weeks at a time if the department moves to a two-shift schedule.
• Carpenter tools are required.
• A high school diploma or GED is not required.

Schedule and Opportunities

This position normally works 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Significant overtime may be required, including 12-hour shifts and 7-day workweeks. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to take on additional leadership responsibilities, run the department in the Paint Foreman’s absence, and travel to shows after learning the company’s processes.

Benefits

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential for exceptional benefits upon permanent hire, including:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Additional company benefits upon hire