Painter Technician - 3rd Shift

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted leader in heavy fabrication since 1941. We offer turnkey services—including manufacturing, engineering, welding, machining, painting, and assembly—all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh Corporation family since 1999, we help shape the future with innovative capabilities and a commitment to quality.

Starting rate: $29.25 per hour
Shift Premium: $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Wage Progression:
Increases every 6 months until top pay, then annually

Full Benefits Package (eligible after 30 days), including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match and Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Programs

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Includes a paid lunch

Always-available, completely voluntary overtime before or after your shift

• Perform skilled spray painting related to complex and high quality production painting
• Prepare, apply, and verify coatings and surface preparation requirements to meet customer specifications
• Ensure substrates are clean and free of contaminants that could affect adhesion, appearance, or coating integrity
• Mix and apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and required application time frames
• 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, or other application factors
• Repair, blend, and rework coating defects to achieve a smooth, high quality finish
• Verify proper coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges
• Perform complex painting and finishing techniques, which may include paint 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 required paperwork, including 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 required hazardous waste handling training and follow applicable environmental requirements

Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

• Mechanical aptitude with 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…