Paint Lead

Job Description

At an entry‑level painting position, you will be responsible for performing various painting operations on parts, bodies, and sub‑assemblies, setting up and operating complex paint equipment, and ensuring compliance with the company’s systems, procedures, and health and safety requirements. Your daily tasks will include handling material and waste between processes, maintaining quality of own work, performing housekeeping and preventive maintenance, and supporting the department supervisor in documentation and scheduling.

• Operate in accordance with departmental systems and procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Handle material and waste between processes.
• Ensure quality of own work/product.
• Perform daily housekeeping and preventive maintenance within the department.
• Participate in daily department meetings and continuous‑improvement/lean enterprise activities.
• Participate in department design and controls.
• Support the department supervisor in maintaining documentation.
• Fill in for the supervisor when necessary.
• Cross‑train within the department.
• Perform various painting operations on parts, bodies, and sub‑assemblies.
• Set up and operate complex paint equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or fill in for others in the department or other departments as needed.

• Motivate individuals and encourage teamwork.
• Plan and allocate tasks within the department through daily stand‑up meetings.
• Conduct local scheduling to achieve the production plan.
• Develop and progress training plans.
• Define staffing requirements for and induct new employees.
• Maintain documentation and conduct department audits.
• Communicate within the department; generate, display, and communicate department performance.
• Improve processes and resources within the cell to achieve performance targets.
• Resolve conflicts and problems within the department.
• Attend and support supervisor meetings, evaluate improvement suggestions.
• Secure premises, equipment, and products within the cell.
• Be familiar with company paperwork such as computing labor hours, absence/tardy reports, daily recap sheets, and GEMBA/whiteboard.
• Train or instruct fellow workers as needed.

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a manufacturing environment.
• LEAN manufacturing experience.
• Prior manufacturing leadership.
• Working knowledge of 5S.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of paint booths.
• Experience in leading teams up to 25.

• 1‑2 years of experience in managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of shop math and basic engineering and business calculations.
• Able to deal with mid‑management or executive level contacts.
• Automotive/Equipment paint experience; minimum of two years.

• 2‑4 years of related functional experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal. Our products have endured the toughest conditions on construction sites across the country and abroad since 1972. We’re your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6‑8 dump bodies in the United States and worldwide. Innovative, rugged, high‑performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories are manufactured by dedicated people in Fayette, Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that’s not enough, we’ll pick up and deliver right to your front door.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups:
Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at .

All other applications must be submitted online.