Paint Prepper

Oshkosh Corporation • Dodge Center, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prepper performs a wide variety of tasks in support of manufacturing/production of concrete mixer and refuse truck parts and bodies. The Paint Prepper is also responsible for preparing parts and equipment for paint including removing previously applied paint, cleaning, and degreasing, smoothing surfaces, and protecting unpainted surfaces by masking. These duties require strong attention to detail to adequately prepare the trucks for the next stage in the high-quality manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Follows all safety and compliance regulations.
• Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations.
• Requires minimal decision-making responsibility.
• Work of a relatively routine nature.
• Requires the ability to understand the follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of applicable position experience.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Experience using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, and wipe down vehicles to be painted.
• Remove and replace all components as required for painting and sanding.
• Mask, paper, or grease components when appropriate.
• Operate necessary equipment (dual action hand sander, electric lifts, etc.).
• Use basic hand tools and other small power tools associated with equipment and prep work prior to painting operations.
• Perform minor bodywork and maintain condition of vehicle or component through the entire paint process.
• Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands.
• Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of materials.
• Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• This position requires initial training within 6 months and annual thereafter as a hazardous waste handler as required by the EPA RCRA hazardous waste rules. Responsible for and trained to understand waste hazards, storage time limits, satellite accumulation, marking, labeling, weekly inspections, aisle space, storage, manifest shipping, use and location of emergency equipment, response to spills and fires, evacuation routes, etc.

Benefits

• Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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