Painter I

Oshkosh Corporation•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

The Paint Tech I prepares parts for painting by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking them. The role also includes removing water and shot from part cavities, using an overhead hoist to hang parts, preparing painted parts for repair, and assisting with training others in paint preparation processes and equipment. The Paint Tech I polishes parts, takes gloss, wave, scan, and color readings, and performs adhesion tests. The position supports safe, clean, and orderly production operations by following safety procedures and 5S standards. It includes inspecting completed parts, validating components against production and quality standards, helping trace defects to their origin and facilitate corrective actions, and maintaining applicable inventory records and supplies. The role requires adapting to changing processes, communicating with team members and leadership, and working both independently and as part of a team. Working conditions include routine shift hours and occasional deadline or workload stress. The environment may involve frequent task changes, tedious or exacting work, dust, temperature extremes, and loud noises. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking or running, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual tasks, and typing; occasional tasks include climbing, driving, bending or kneeling, manual and fine dexterity, repetitive upper-extremity motion, and pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
Previous paint preparation experience.
Fundamental computer, math, and reading skills.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments and processes.
Ability to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in written and verbal forms at a level above standard.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Three years of automotive manufacturing experience, preferably in a Paint department.
Proficiency in the safe operation of pneumatic tools such as a sander.
High school diploma/GED or certification program in an equivalent field.

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 by following safety procedures, rules, and 5S standards.
Follow safe procedures when assembling and testing products in the assigned function.
Inspect completed parts and validate components against 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 preparation processes and equipment functions.
Polish parts; take gloss, wave, scan, and color readings; and perform adhesion tests.
Perform other duties as assigned.