Painter Technician - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh•Kewaunee, WI

About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, part of Oshkosh Corporation, is hiring a Painter Technician for third shift. The role performs skilled spray painting and finishing on complex production components, preparing surfaces and applying coatings to customer specifications. The technician mixes and applies coatings, monitors finish quality and thickness, adjusts processes to application conditions, and repairs coating defects. Work includes painting complex aerial components and maintaining painting and mixing equipment, grounding systems, and air filtration systems. The position also includes required documentation, quality inspections, safety and housekeeping, preventive maintenance, hazardous-waste training and compliance, and assistance with team training. The third shift runs Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a paid lunch. Voluntary overtime is available before or after the shift. Starting pay is $29.25 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour third-shift premium and wage increases every six months until top pay, then annually. Benefits begin after 30 days.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and write.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
Sound judgment when performing complex painting and finishing operations.
Ability to consistently meet high-quality finish and customer specification requirements.
Ability to pass the physical examination required for respirator use.
Ability to enter confined spaces as required.
Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle paint containers weighing 65 to 70 pounds; 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.
High school diploma or technical school training.
One to three years of painting experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

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 could 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 defects.
Adjust paint and process parameters based on 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.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning and preventive maintenance on painting and mixing equipment.
Monitor and maintain grounding and air filtration systems in accordance with applicable requirements.
Complete required paperwork, including 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 development of other team members.
Perform work in lower-level classifications when assigned and assist with higher-level work as needed.
Complete required hazardous-waste handling training and follow applicable environmental requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.