Painter Technician - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation•Kewaunee, WI

About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, part of Oshkosh Corporation, is a heavy fabrication specialist providing manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly services. The Painter Technician performs skilled spray painting and finishing for complex, high-quality production work. The role prepares surfaces, applies coatings to customer specifications, verifies coating quality, and maintains painting equipment and related systems. This is a third-shift position running Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a paid lunch. Voluntary overtime is available before or after the shift. The starting rate is $29.25 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour third-shift premium. Wages progress every six months until top pay, then annually. A full benefits package is available after 30 days.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and write.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to exercise sound judgment while performing complex painting and finishing operations.
Ability to consistently meet high-quality finish and customer specification requirements.
Must be able to pass the physical examination required for respirator use.
Must be able to enter confined spaces as required.
Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle 65-to-70-pound paint containers; lifting equipment is available as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or related technical training.
One to three years of painting or industrial finishing experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with complex or high-quality spray painting and finishing processes.
Technical school training.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled spray painting for complex, high-quality production work.
Prepare surfaces and apply and verify coatings to meet customer specifications.
Ensure substrates are clean and free of contaminants that may affect adhesion, appearance, or coating integrity.
Mix and apply coatings according to manufacturer specifications and required application timeframes.
Produce consistent finishes without runs, sags, thin spots, heavy spots, or other coating defects.
Adjust paint and process parameters for temperature, humidity, coating conditions, and other application factors.
Repair, blend, and rework coating defects to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish.
Verify coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges.
Perform complex painting and finishing techniques, including color mixing, metallic and solid color application, nonskid application, touch-up, blending, rework, and buffing.
Paint complex aerial components such as ladders, baskets, turntables, walkways, and egresses.
Clean and perform preventive maintenance on painting and mixing equipment daily and weekly.
Monitor and maintain grounding and air filtration systems in accordance with applicable requirements.
Complete labor reporting, quality documentation, and material movement records.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Perform self-inspections and other required quality control activities.
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned machinery and equipment.
Assist with training and developing other team members.
Perform work in lower-level classifications when assigned and assist with higher-level work as needed.
Complete hazardous-waste handling training and follow applicable environmental requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.