Prep/Rough-in Metal Finish - Painter I
About The Position
Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose-driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First Culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a real impact on the world around you! With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect: Direct Hire – Hiring Immediately! Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $21.32 per hour Paid Weekly Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective 30 Days After Hire , including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits 401(k) plan with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) program Stock Purchase Program Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more) NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026): Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment Job Stability Opportunities for Career Growth Hands-On Approach Customer Focus Culture for Fostering Teamwork Respected Leaders People First Culture Shift Overview : Monday - Thursday, four 9-hour days 6:30am-4:00pm and Friday 6:30am-10:30am The job within a Metal Finisher/Painter performs general labor duties and assists with preparing parts for painting such as sanding and taping. They use basic hand tools and must maintain a clean and safe environment.
Requirements
- General Knowledge of hand tools and a basic knowledge of sanding
- Willing to learn
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Six (6) or more months of experience in manufacturing or an evaluated equivalent.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble truck components as assigned.
- Grind and sand surfaces of parts, cabs, and truck bodies in preparation for painting.
- Prepare components for the painting process using basic hand tools.
- Perform quality inspections to ensure work meets established standards.
- Safely lift and position light to heavy truck components on and off carts and hangers.
- Hang and remove parts from paint line systems as required.
- Assist team members with lifting and positioning components onto carts or hangers.
- Push and pull carts to transport equipment and parts to and from designated areas.
- Assist with sanding, caulking, and taping of truck components prior to painting.
- Accurately record inventory of parts moving in and out of the paint department.
- Use a computer system to locate and track parts.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers to maintain a safe work environment.
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrate understanding of different truck components and required tools.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including sweeping, cleaning, and painting as needed.
- Review and complete daily production and work documentation.
- Work overtime as required to meet production demands.
- Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck components to and from designated areas.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- Stock Purchase Program
- Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more)
- Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026): Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment
- Job Stability
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Hands-On Approach
- Customer Focus
- Culture for Fostering Teamwork
- Respected Leaders
- People First Culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
