Top 11 Lead operator Jobs in Nashville, Tn

Scenic Lead Painter/ Finisher
MadeFirst —Nashville, TN
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Overtime
- Google Workspace
- Management
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Lead / Equipment Operator
FWF COnstruction LLC —Nashville, TN
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Construction site
- English
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Gel Line Lead Tech
EFP, LLC —La Vergne, TN
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe
GHC —Nashville, TN
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Oper.Heavy Equip CDL A Lead
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools —Nashville, TN
- From $22.43 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Fuel card
Press Brake Lead 2nd Shift
JOHN W MCDOUGALL CO INC —Nashville, TN
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Pavement Maintenance Crew Lead
EverLine Coatings - Middle Tennessee —Nashville, TN
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Team Leader, Rigging
Production Resource Group Llc —Antioch, TN
- Full-time
- CAD
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
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2nd Shift Lead / Cutter Operator (Guillotine Cutter)
PRISMA NASHVILLE LLC —Nashville, TN
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Pharmacy Production Lead Technician
Turenne PharMedCo —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
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Event Lead Rigger, Audio Visual - Gaylord Opryland
Encore Global —Nashville, TN
- $25.19 - $32.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Maintenance
- Mid-level

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Scenic Lead Painter/ Finisher

MadeFirst -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Google Workspace
Project planning
Interpreting technical drawings
Slack
Coating
Paints
Problem-solving
Additives (painting, coating and spraying materials)
Solvents (painting, coating and spraying materials)
Color matching analysis
Priming

Full Job Description

Scenic Charge, Lead Painter / Finisher — Job Call

MadeFirst is looking for a Lead Painter / Finisher to help lead and strengthen our finish department in Nashville.

We’re looking for someone with a deep bag of finish experience across scenic, theming, automotive, display, and custom fabrication work — someone who can step in, take ownership of the paint department, lead a small team, work closely with production, and help bring more consistency, quality, and efficiency to how we finish projects.

This role is for someone who knows how to:

create great finishes across a wide range of materials and project types
lead other finishers with clarity and confidence
efficiently navigate digital tools like slack and g-suite for communication and project reviews
work closely with PMs, production, and builders
build systems, not just beautiful surfaces
stay flexible when fast-moving projects shift
keep quality high without slowing the whole shop down

Our work lives in the world of experiential fabrication, brand activations, scenic environments, themed builds, pop-ups, displays, and custom installations, so range matters.

We’re especially interested in candidates with experience in:

scenic paint and faux finishing
theming and immersive/environmental finishes
auto body-style prep and finishing
spraying/rolling/brushing clear coats, specialty coatings, and custom treatments
finish sampling, color matching, QC, and onsite touch-up/install support
leading small teams and managing finish workflow
willing to travel

If that sounds like you, we’d love to connect.

Lead Painter / Finisher — Job DescriptionPosition Summary

The Lead Painter / Finisher oversees and executes project finishes in support of MadeFirst’s fabrication, scenic, and activation work. This person will help lead the finish department day to day, managing finish workflow, quality, team communication, finish planning, and onsite follow-through as needed.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with broad finish experience who can work across a variety of project types and materials while helping the department become stronger, more self-sufficient, and more organized over time.

The ideal candidate is a strong finisher, a clear communicator, a practical leader, and someone who takes pride in both the craft and the process behind the work.

Key ResponsibilitiesDepartment Leadership

Help lead the paint / finish department day to day
Manage and support a small team of finishers with different backgrounds and skill sets
Build stronger systems, communication, and accountability within the department
Work closely with production, PMs, shop leadership, and builders to align priorities and finish expectations
Help create a finish department that is efficient, consistent, and requires less day-to-day hand holding

Project Planning

Comfortably use digital tools like Slack and G-Suite for communication and project review.
Review digital renderings, finish callouts, and samples to understand project intent
Communicate clearly across internal channels
Develop finish plans, treatments, and sequencing for assigned projects
Create samples and mockups as needed
Help identify job-specific materials, coatings, paints, and equipment needs
Coordinate with production on schedule, readiness, and handoff timing

Build Execution

Execute a wide range of finishes across scenic, themed, fabricated, and branded environments
Lead finish quality control throughout the life of a project
Communicate finish standards and treatment direction clearly to other finishers
Keep the department moving efficiently while maintaining quality
Troubleshoot finish issues as they arise and adjust approach as needed

Onsite / Install Support

Travel for installs, touch-ups, and field finish work as needed
Prepare finish kits and touch-up kits for installs and strikes
Help identify and resolve finish issues onsite quickly and professionally
Represent the department well in fast-paced, client-facing environments when needed

Department Standards / Upkeep

Help maintain a safe, clean, and functional finish area
Ensure proper PPE, spraying, and safety practices are followed
Help track and organize department tools, supplies, and materials
Contribute to ongoing improvements in process, workflow, and department setup

QualificationsRequired

Strong experience in painting / finishing within scenic, fabrication, theming, entertainment, retail, exhibit, or related build environments
Demonstrated leadership experience or clear readiness to lead a finish team
Wide range of finish knowledge, ideally including:
scenic paint
faux finishes
theming / immersive finishes
prep and surfacing
color matching
spraying / HVLP / airless
clear coats and specialty coatings
auto-style prep / bodywork / finishing
working across wood, metal, plastics, foam, hardcoat, and mixed-material builds
Strong eye for finish quality, consistency, and detail
Ability to interpret renderings, drawings, finish callouts, and design intent
Ability to work in a fast-paced fabrication environment with shifting priorities
Willingness to work overtime and travel for installs when needed
Ability to lift 50 lbs, use ladders, and work physically as required
5+ years of experience of scenic paint

Preferred

Scenic or themed entertainment background
Auto body or specialty coating experience
Experience building finish samples and finish documentation
Comfort working cross-functionally with PMs, production, and shop leads
Experience helping train or mentor junior finishers

What Success Looks Like

The finish department runs with more clarity, consistency, and independence
Finish expectations are understood earlier and communicated more clearly
Quality stays high across a wide range of projects
Finishers are better aligned, supported, and directed
The department becomes more efficient and less reactive
Onsite finish support is prepared, professional, and dependable

Tone / Fit

We’re looking for someone who is:

hands-on
highly capable
low ego
detail-oriented
adaptable
solutions-minded
strong with both craft and people

This role is a chance to help shape and elevate the finish department inside a fast-moving experiential fabrication shop doing a broad range of scenic, branded, and custom work.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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lead operator jobs in nashville, tn

Scenic Lead Painter/ Finisher

Construction Lead / Equipment Operator

Gel Line Lead Tech

Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe

Oper.Heavy Equip CDL A Lead

Press Brake Lead 2nd Shift

Pavement Maintenance Crew Lead

Team Leader, Rigging

2nd Shift Lead / Cutter Operator (Guillotine Cutter)

Pharmacy Production Lead Technician

Event Lead Rigger, Audio Visual - Gaylord Opryland

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