Sr. Painter

Oshkosh Corporation • Butner, NC

2d

About The Position

The Painter II applies paint and other coatings to company products, including military-specification paint, using electrostatic and air-assist paint guns and other automotive-type application equipment. The role requires the knowledge and skills to work in every area of the paint process.

The position includes preparing and painting products, mixing and adjusting paints and chemicals, maintaining painting equipment, applying decals and rust-proofing, preparing parts, and inspecting work for quality and conformance to specifications. The painter also maintains a safe, clean work area, performs upkeep and preventative maintenance, and may assist with training new team members.

Working conditions include frequent overtime, weekend work, or shift rotation, resulting in considerable irregularity of hours. The job involves physical activity and exposure to dust, temperature extremes, loud noise, and toxic substances such as solvents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or automotive painting.
• Ability to pass the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) process.

Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and touch up vehicles using power spray equipment and brushes.
• Flush tanks, hoses, and guns before color changeovers.
• Mix paints to achieve the proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency; perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and reassemble painting equipment, including pumps, paint heaters, tanks, and spray guns.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 6S standards.
• Follow safe procedures when assembling and testing products.
• Maintain the work area and equipment, including performing preventative maintenance tasks.
• Inspect products before, during, and after painting to ensure specifications are met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary; perform light bodywork when required.
• Inspect completed parts for quality and validate that components meet requirements.
• Assist in training new team members on processes and equipment functions.

What This Job Offers

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