Student Painter - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation•Bradenton, FL

About The Position

The Student Painter mixes and applies epoxy and urethane coatings to protect product exterior surfaces. The role involves painting commercial vehicles and parts, correcting minor paint flaws, and maintaining paint equipment and the paint booth. The position requires enrollment in school in a related field and the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Work takes place inside and outside, with temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods, and regular exposure to vibration and loud noise.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in school in a related field.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Sense of sound and balance, and limb and finger dexterity.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions.
Ability to lift at least 35 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and a vest.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related production experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect all parts and units to be painted.
Apply class B and C paint to commercial vehicles and parts.
Repair minor flaws and paint defects by wet sanding and buffing.
Clean and maintain the paint booth.
Clean and maintain paint guns.
Complete rework as needed.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.