Industrial Painter - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Responsible for the application of paint and other coatings using electrostatic / air assist paint guns and other automotive type paint application devices on company products including military spec paint. This position has the knowledge and skills to perform in any and each area of the paint process.

• Prime, paint and touch up vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes. 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 needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards. Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function.
• Upkeep of work area and equipment which may include preventative maintenance tasks. Inspect product before, during, and after paint process to ensure specifications are being met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary. Light bodywork may be required.
• Inspection of completed parts for quality, validate components meet specifications.
• Assist in training new team members on processes and equipment functions.
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor to meet company needs.
• Participate in onboarding training and annual training related to being a hazardous waste handler as required by the EPA RCRA hazardous waste rules.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust and reassemble painting equipment for proper operation (repairs are only required in Dodge Center).
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust‑proofing as required (Dodge Center only).
• Ability to run the Robotic Painter (Riceville only).

• One (1) year of applicable position experience.
• Must be able to read checklists, paint codes, safety logs, JSA's, etc.
• Able to paint an entire body or parts kits meeting the areas DPU target.
• Effectively train new team members and cross‑train existing team members on painting.
• Ability to start training with touch‑up.
• Ability to paint in 50% of the paint process.
• Must be able to perform mill checks and readings and help with paint prep (Riceville only).

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Automotive paint experience.
• Willingness to train in multiple areas to obtain a Painter IIL level.

• Eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance beginning Day 1 of employment.
• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement so you can continue or pursue your education.
• 401(k) plan with company match: $0.50 for every dollar up to 6%.
• Company bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Pay increases every 6 months, based on performance.
• Pay differential of $2/hour for 2nd shift only.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K.
• Shift differential for second shift.

High school diploma/GED not required for this job. If you choose, we will provide financial assistance to get your education, from GED up to a Masters’ degree—up to $10,000 per year.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to 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 the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations.

Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations.