Paint Shop Supervisor/Advanced Painter

S&S Worldwide, Inc.

the largest manufacturer of roller coasters & thrill rides, is seeking a full time Paint Shop Supervisor/Advanced Painter to provide support to the Paint department.

Paint Shop Supervisor / Advanced Painter

Job Summary

The Paint Shop Supervisor/ Advanced Painter oversees daily paint shop operations for roller coaster and amusement ride parts. This role combines hands-on industrial painting expertise with leadership responsibilities, including supervising paint shop employees, coordinating workflow, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily paint shop operations, including painters and sandblasters
• Assign and prioritize work based on production schedules and work orders
• Inspect painted parts to ensure quality, coverage, and customer specifications are met
• Coordinate outsourced painting or sandblasting work as needed
• Train and support employees on painting techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures
• Perform advanced industrial and automotive painting tasks, including prep work, masking, sanding, priming, body work, touch-up, and custom painting
• Apply specialized coatings including zinc primers, base/clear coats, tri-coats, and bedliners
• Maintain paint inventory and coordinate ordering of materials and supplies
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain paint shop equipment and systems
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on paint booths, blasting equipment, spray equipment, PPE systems, and related tools
• Maintain paint logs and environmental records in compliance with regulations
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including proper rigging, forklift operation, and PPE use
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Work closely with project managers, vendors, and production teams to meet project deadlines
• Assist with budgeting for equipment, maintenance, and materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by S&S Worldwide. The employee must possess the essential knowledge and skills described below.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school training preferred
• 3–5 years of industrial and/or automotive painting experience required
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial and automotive painting methods, coatings, and finishing techniques
• Experience with custom and FRP painting preferred
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance experience required
• Knowledge of shop safety practices, rigging, and forklift operation
• Ability to lead a team, prioritize work, and manage production flow
• Basic computer skills, including email, time tracking, and product research
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills