Paint Prep II

Oshkosh Corporation • Bedford Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prep II prepares parts for painting by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking them. The role includes removing excess water and shot from part cavities, preparing painted parts for paint repair, and using an overhead hoist to hang parts. The Paint Prep II also assists with training others in paint preparation processes and equipment functions.

This position works in a manufacturing or production environment and requires maintaining a safe, clean workspace in accordance with safety procedures and 6S standards. The role includes inspecting completed parts for quality, helping address defects and corrective actions, managing materials and supplies, and operating material-handling equipment as needed. Regular, reliable, in-person attendance is required, and overtime may be needed to meet business and production demands.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, including preparing painted parts for paint repair.
• Plug and mask parts and remove excess water and shot from cavities to support proper paint adhesion.
• Operate an overhead hoist to hang parts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 6S standards.
• Follow and demonstrate safe procedures when assembling and testing assigned models or products.
• Inspect completed parts and verify that components meet production and quality standards.
• Help trace defects to their point of origin and facilitate corrective actions.
• Identify, label, stock, and record materials and supplies where applicable.
• Assist in training others on paint prep processes and equipment functions.
• Operate forklifts, tuggers, tractors, and other heavy equipment as needed.

What This Job Offers

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