Painter

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About JLG, An Oshkosh Company: JLG began in 1969, with a commitment to safety in the construction industry. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found worldwide.

Responsible for the application of paint and other coatings using electrostatic / air assist paint guns and other automotive type paint application devices on JLG products.

• Prime, paint, and touch up vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes.
• Mask, unmask, or adjust masking as necessary to ensure specifications are met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary. Light bodywork may be required.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust and reassemble painting equipment, such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc. for proper operation.
• 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 necessary in paint, zinc, or other processes.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• 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.
• Transport, move or guide parts, subassemblies, or assemblies before, during, or after paint process and to next operation, including moving racks or carts and using material handling equipment such as a forklift or overhead crane.
• Manually abrade surfaces of metal or hard composition objects to remove scale, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, while using sandblasting equipment.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• 6+ months of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop. Strong mathematical skills. Basic mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work with minimal direction and troubleshoot issues as directed.
• 1+ year of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop.

• Safety glasses and safety shoes required at all times. Respirator required when painting and during some paint prep activities. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively. Pass required physical fitness test (PFT) where applicable.

• On-the-job training.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, driving, hearing, talking, and visual tasks. Occasional reaching, climbing, bending/kneeling. Lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs and up to 30 lbs sustained.

Non-Physical Demands: Frequent analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, reading.

Environmental Demands: Work alone, dust, temperature extremes, loud noises, exposure to solvents. Occasional task changes and precise work.

Work Schedule: Routine shift hours with frequent overtime.

Oshkosh is committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance or accommodation during recruitment, contact corporate tale

Oshkosh Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.

Certain positions may require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR or EAR regulations; applicants may need to be a U.S. Person as defined by law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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