Painter - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Dodge Center, MN

1d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies, serving everyday heroes. The Painter is responsible for applying paint and other coatings using electrostatic/air assist paint guns and other automotive-type paint application devices on Company products, including military-spec paint. This role requires knowledge and skills to perform in any and each area of the paint process. The pay range for this position is $20 - $28.34.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of industrial painting experience or completion of internal paint training program or an evaluated equivalent.
• Must be able to read checklists, paint codes, Safety logs, JSA's, SWI's etc.
• Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Automotive paint experience.
• Willingness to train in multiple areas to obtain a Painter II level.
• Able to proficiently paint in single assigned area.
• Must be able to perform mill checks and readings and help with paint prep (Riceville only).
• Able to perform fine line painting technique (Riceville only).

Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes.
• Flush tanks, hoses, and guns prior to color changeovers.
• Mix all types of paints for proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency.
• Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function.
• Upkeep of work area and equipment which may include preventative maintenance tasks.
• Inspect product before, during, after paint process to ensure specifications are being met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary.
• Light bodywork may be required.
• Inspection of completed parts for quality, validate components meet.
• Team member has the knowledge and skills to perform in every area of the paint process.
• Assist training new team members on processes and equipment functions.
• Ability to start training to perform touch-up.
• Participate in onboarding training and annual training related to being a hazardous waste handler as required by the EPA RCRA hazardous waste rules.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust and reassemble painting equipment, such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc. for proper operation (Repairs are only required in Dodge Center).
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required (Dodge Center only).

Benefits

• Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
• Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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