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gpac lists this Industrial Painter - Team Lead opportunity in freeland, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description
2nd Shift Industrial Painter & Team Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule: 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM | 10-hour or 12-hour shift schedules available
Industry: Industrial Painting | Aerospace & Defense
Lead the Team. Set the Standard. Build What Matters.
We’re looking for an experienced 2nd shift Industrial Painter & Team Lead to join our industrial painting team supporting work in the aerospace and defense industry .
This is an opportunity for an experienced industrial painter who is ready to take the next step into a hands-on leadership role. You’ll help lead a team of four, support training and development, maintain quality standards, and keep communication strong across shifts.
If you have experience in industrial painting, automotive painting, or defense-related painting and have successfully led a small team, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
Lead and support a team of paintersduring your shift.
Perform industrial painting and related production duties.
Train team members on painting processes, procedures, and quality expectations.
Conduct quality checks to ensure work meets established standards.
Help keep production moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Communicate openly and consistently with the first-shift supervisor regarding production, quality, staffing, and any issues that arise.
Set a strong example for teamwork, accountability, safety, and attention to detail.
Help identify and address quality or production concerns before they become larger issues.
What We’re Looking For Previous experience in industrial painting , preferably in automotive, aerospace, defense, or a similar manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally supervising or leading a team of approximately four employees.
Experience training employees and helping team members improve their skills.
Experience performing quality checks or inspections .
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with supervisors and team members.
Dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
A hands-on attitude and willingness to lead by example.
Schedule & Work Structure 3:30 AM - 12:00 AM shift
Multiple scheduling options may be available, including:
4x10s schedule
4x12s schedule
Potential weekend overtime
20% 2nd shift differential
Why Join Us? Full benefits package
Opportunities for internal advancement
Leadership responsibility and the opportunity to grow your career
Hands-on role in an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment
Opportunity to make an immediate impact on team performance, quality, and production
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re an experienced industrial painter who is ready to put your skills to work in a 2nd shift Industrial Painter & Team Lead role, apply today.
Resumes can be confidentially sent to . Call for further detail.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Worksite address
freeland, MI, 48623, US
Who can apply
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