Painter ll

Oshkosh Corporation • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

JOB SUMMARY
Painter I is an entry-level position responsible for preparing and applying industrial coatings on company products in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include surface preparation tasks such as sanding, grinding, cleaning, masking, taping, and metal preparation, as well as loading and unloading racks, staging materials, and preparing components for the paint process. The role applies paint and coatings to frames and C- to B-class parts using electrostatic, air-assist, and other industrial paint equipment while following established quality and safety standards. Painter I also supports production goals by safely operating equipment, maintaining a clean work area, and developing advanced coating application skills through on-the-job training and experience.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 6 months or more relevant experience OR a high school diploma or equivalent education

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation tasks including sanding, grinding, masking, taping, washing, and metal preparation to ensure parts meet paint and quality specifications.
• Apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings to frames and C- to B-class parts using electrostatic, air-assist, and other industrial paint equipment while maintaining coating quality and production standards.
• Load and unload racks, stage materials, and prepare components for the paint process safely and efficiently.
• Mix paints and coatings according to specifications while maintaining proper viscosity, consistency, and color requirements.
• Flush, clean, and assist with basic maintenance of paint lines, tanks, hoses, spray equipment, booths, and work areas in compliance with 6S and company safety standards.
• Inspect parts throughout the paint process to verify coating quality, coverage, and adherence to production standards.
• Read and follow work instructions, paint codes, safety procedures, checklists, and production schedules to complete tasks accurately and safely.
• Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, and material shortages to supervisors and team members while supporting team goals and production schedules.
• Follow OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, hazardous material handling procedures, and all company safety and environmental policies at all times.

What This Job Offers

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