Experienced Painter

About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation is a leading manufacturer of service vehicles and material handling systems. Our products are used in various industries, including mining, construction, tire service, railroad, and utility.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced painter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for painting and touching up metal parts and/or finished products.

Key Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes.
• Mask, unmask, or adjust masking as necessary to ensure specifications are met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary.
• Light bodywork may be required.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and reassemble painting equipment.
• Flush tanks, hoses, and guns prior to color changeovers.
• Mix all types of paints for proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency.
• Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as necessary.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rustproofing as required.
• Upkeep of work area and equipment.
• Inspect product before, during, and after paint process.
• Transport, move, or guide parts, subassemblies, or assemblies before, during, or after paint process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year experience in painting automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience priming and/or painting efficiently and with high quality.
• Sanding and scraping experience beneficial.
• Ability to use a power washer and caulk gun.
• Previous paint experience with plural component products helpful.

Critical Physical and Safety Requirements

• Safety glasses and safety shoes required at all times.
• Respirator required when painting and during some paint prep activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.