Paint Prep

Oshkosh Corporation • McConnellsburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

About JLG, an Oshkosh company JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world. JOB SUMMARY The Paint Prep I is responsible for preparing parts for the painting process by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components. This role also includes removing excess water and debris from parts, hanging them using overhead hoists, and ensuring all parts meet quality and production standards. Additional duties may involve operating material handling equipment and maintaining inventory where applicable. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:

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 preparation for paint repair.
• Plug and mask parts to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Blow out excess water and debris from cavities within parts.
• Operate 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees