Painter Technician - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation•Town of West Kewaunee, WI

12d

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 for complex, high-quality production work. The role prepares surfaces, mixes and applies coatings, verifies coating specifications, corrects defects, and maintains painting equipment and related systems. This position works third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 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 and wage progression every six months until top pay, then annually. Employees are eligible for the full benefits package after 30 days. The position requires work with complex aerial components, including ladders, baskets, turntables, walkways, and egresses. Employees must be able to enter confined spaces as required and pass the physical examination required for respirator use. The role also includes completing required records, maintaining a safe and organized work area, participating in quality control and preventive maintenance, assisting with team training, and following hazardous-waste and environmental requirements.

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.
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 painting.
Prepare surfaces and apply and verify coatings and surface preparation 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 coating 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 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 hazardous-waste handling training and follow applicable environmental requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.