Painter III - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Spartanburg, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead. The Paint Tech III is responsible for wiping, sanding, and inspecting all parts to be painted, as well as plugging and masking all parts. Other required tasks include blowing water, shot blow of area, and operation of overhead hoist to hang parts. The Paint Tech III will lead, coach, and train in all areas of the paint process.

Requirements

• At least 4+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
• Previous paint processing experience (at least 2-3 years)
• Expert level of computer, math, and reading skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment and processes
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly (incl formulas)
• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
• Must be team oriented and provide guidance and support to Paint technicians
• Ability to effectively lead, coach, inspire, develop, and motivate Paint team(s)

Nice To Haves

• Five years’ experience in automotive manufacturing (preferably in a Paint department)
• Proficient in safe operation of pneumatic tools such as a sander
• High School Diploma/GED, Apprenticeship program, or certification program in equivalent field
• Certification (ASE) or equivalent specialized or on-the-job training
• Previous experience in a leadership or coaching role

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, inspect all parts, up to and, including preparation of painted parts for paint repair
• Plug and mask all parts and blow all excess water and shot from cavities within the parts to allow for proper paint adhesion and needs to be familiar with the operation of the overhead hoist for hanging parts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 5S standards.
• Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned function
• Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components to meet production and quality standards
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with facilitation of corrective actions
• Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies where applicable
• Assist in training the knowledge and skills of paint processes and equipment functions
• Lead team in various functions, as necessary
• Responsible for PT/ED (Pre-treatment/E-Coat) and WWT (Water Treatment)
• Other duties, as assigned

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].
• Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
• To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
• Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
• However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
• Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

What This Job Offers

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