Finishing Technician

OTC • Spartanburg, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Technician works on-site at OshKosh in Spartanburg, South Carolina, supporting finishing operations in a manufacturing environment. The role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and customer-facing field service. The technician works with finishing, dispensing, and filtration equipment, including systems requiring electronic diagnostics and basic programming, to keep customer equipment safe, efficient, and performing well. The position involves work in the shop, at customer sites, and in a lab environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of skilled-trades experience or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Two certifications from primary Finishing, Dispensing & Filtration vendors, such as Graco, GEMA, Fanuc, Sames, or CFT, or the ability to obtain them within the first 6 months.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: finishing processes and equipment; pumps and pump motors; tubing and piping routing or installation; or related industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble equipment, diagnose issues, clean and refurbish equipment, replace parts, and reassemble and test equipment.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, safety rules, and procedures, and to document work clearly.
• Strong communication skills with customers, peers, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with 5S and organized work environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work around paint, solvents, fumes, and moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and carry materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or trade emphasis in high school education.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and service customer equipment in the shop and in the field.
• Provide field service and maintenance support for industrial manual and automated equipment.
• Support system installation, setup, and commissioning.
• Answer customers’ repair and technical questions.
• Accurately document work performed using company systems.
• Prepare repaired or serviced equipment for safe shipment.
• Rebuild used equipment for resale.
• Maintain demonstration equipment by performance-testing it before use, tracking employee and customer use, cleaning, repairing, testing, and returning it to storage.
• Assemble special projects and custom jobs as requested.
• Participate in product training to stay current on evolving technologies.
• Support product demonstrations with sales staff in the lab and in the field.
• Assist with establishing repair and maintenance service contracts.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused lab environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness discount.
• Stipend for safety shoes and glasses.
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%.
• Referral bonuses.
• Relocation assistance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition assistance.
• Training programs and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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