Industrial Powder Coat Paint Lead

Job Title: Powder Coat Paint Lead
Location: Alabaster, Alabama
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Classification: Non-Exempt

Shift: 2nd (2pm-11pm 

Job Summary:

The Industrial Powder Coat Paint Lead is responsible for overseeing the powder coating process, ensuring high-quality finishes on metal components while maintaining efficiency and adherence to safety standards. This role involves supervising the powder coating team, coordinating workflow, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with production schedules. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial powder coating, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the powder coating team to meet production goals.
• Set up and operate powder coating equipment, including spray guns, curing ovens, and booths.
• Ensure proper preparation of materials, including cleaning, masking, and pre-treatment processes.
• Monitor coating application for consistency, thickness, and adherence to specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections and address defects or rework requirements.
• Train and mentor team members on powder coating techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Maintain inventory of powders, chemicals, and supplies while minimizing waste.
• Perform routine maintenance on coating equipment and troubleshoot any operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Work closely with production supervisors, quality control, and other departments to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Job Locations

US-AL-Calera
Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disabilty and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal and Pet Insurance Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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