Paint Prep

Oshkosh Corporation • Jefferson City, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prep I prepares parts for the painting process by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components. The role also involves removing excess water and debris from parts, hanging parts with an overhead hoist, and ensuring parts meet production and quality standards. Additional duties may include operating material handling equipment and maintaining inventory where applicable.

This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment. Working conditions may include loud noise, dust, moving machinery, and temperature fluctuations. The role may require extended standing, repetitive motions, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds (including up to 30 pounds sustained), bending, kneeling, climbing, and using tools and equipment. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and communication in a busy workspace. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in person and on site.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification.
• Tugger certification.
• Tractor certification.
• Telescopic Material Handler License.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, including preparing parts for paint repair.
• Plug and mask parts to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Blow excess water and debris out of cavities within parts.
• Operate an overhead hoist to hang parts for painting.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet production and quality standards.
• Assist in identifying and addressing root causes of paint defects.
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts or tuggers.
• Maintain inventory by labeling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies when needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures and 6S standards.

What This Job Offers

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