Automotive Prep & Bodywork Painter II

Oshkosh Corporation • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose-driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First Culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a real impact on the world around you! With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect: Direct Hire – Hiring Immediately! Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $21.32 per hour Paid Weekly Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective 30 Days After Hire, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits 401(k) plan with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) program Stock Purchase Program Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more) NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026): Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment Job Stability Opportunities for Career Growth Hands-On Approach Customer Focus Culture for Fostering Teamwork Respected Leaders People First Culture Shift Overview: Monday - Thursday, four 9-hour days 6:30am-4:00pm and Friday 6:30am-10:30am The Painter is responsible for the application of paint and other coatings using electrostatic / air assist paint guns and hvlp spray equipment to provide a Class A finish on Company products. As a Painter, this position has the knowledge and skills to perform in any and each area of the paint process.

Requirements

• Two (2) years or more relevant experience OR a high school diploma or equivalent education
• Some form of Automotive paint experience

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years' experience in industrial painting
• Experience prepping, painting, and finishing Fiberglass, aluminum, hard plastics, and steel
• Experience with robotic paint systems

Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray 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 needed
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust and reassemble painting equipment, such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc. for proper operation.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function
• Upkeep of work area and equipment which may include preventative maintenance tasks.
• Inspect product before, during, after paint process to ensure specifications are being met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary.
• Light bodywork may be required.
• Inspection of completed parts for quality, validate components meet Team member has the knowledge and skills to perform in every area of the paint process.
• Assist training new team members on processes and equipment functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Stock Purchase Program
• Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more)
• NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026): Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED