Paint Blaster - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Riceville, IA

1d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The Paint Blaster prepares surfaces for protective coatings by using manual or automated surface-preparation equipment to remove scale, rust, oils, grease, and other contaminants. The role ensures surfaces are clean and uniform according to visual profile and etch standards, uses a surface profilometer, mixes and meters blasting media to meet customer requirements or company standards, and applies masking to protect critical surfaces. The employee may also truck, handle, or position materials.

Employees complete quality-control paperwork, work safely, maintain a clean work area, perform inspections and other quality-control tasks at their workstation, and train or assist in developing personnel. Other duties may be assigned by supervision. The role requires respirator training and use and the ability to work in standing, kneeling, fully prone, and elevated positions, including frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write, with average mechanical skills.
• Respirator training and usage are required.
• Ability to work in standing, kneeling, and fully prone positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work from elevated surfaces.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of applicable position experience.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Experience using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Use hand-held or automated surface-preparation equipment to remove scale, rust, oils, grease, and other contaminants in preparation for protective coatings.
• Ensure blasted surfaces are clean and uniform according to visual profile and etch standards; use a surface profilometer.
• Mix and meter blasting media to meet customer requirements or company standards.
• Apply protective masking as needed to protect critical surfaces.
• Truck, handle, or position materials.
• Complete required paperwork, including quality-control documentation.
• Work safely and maintain high housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Perform self-inspections and other required quality-control functions at the workstation.
• Train and/or assist in developing personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance beginning on Day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year, including financial assistance for education from GED through a master's degree.
• 401(k) plan with company match of $0.50 for every dollar contributed, up to 6%.
• Company bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Pay increases every six months based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed