Painter - 1st Shift

About Mc Neilus

McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company, is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high‑performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet.

The Painter is 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 requires knowledge and skill to perform in any and each area of the paint process. Pay Range: $20.00 - $28.34.

• Prime, paint, and touchup 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 6S standards.
• Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in the assigned job function.
• Upkeep of work area and equipment, including 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.
• Inspect completed parts for quality and validate components meet specifications.
• Assist in training new team members on processes and equipment functions.
• Participate in onboarding training and annual training related to hazardous waste handling as required by EPA RCRA rules.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and reassemble painting equipment such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc., for proper operation (Repairs are only required in Dodge Center).
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust‑proofing as required (Dodge Center only).

• Six (6) months of industrial painting experience or completion of internal paint training program or an evaluated equivalent.
• Must be able to read checklists, paint codes, safety logs, JSA's, SWI's, etc.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Automotive paint experience.
• Willingness to train in multiple areas to obtain a Painter II level.
• Proficiently paint in a single assigned area.
• Ability to perform mill checks and readings and help with paint prep (Riceville only).
• Ability to perform fine line painting technique (Riceville only).

• Internal contacts: communication with peers and others, gathering factual information, and handling sensitive or confidential information.
• External contacts: limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask for assistance.
• Communication skills: read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Decision‑making: requires minimal decision‑making responsibility.
• Complexity, judgment, and problem solving: routine nature; understand and follow instructions.

Physical Demands:
Frequent
- Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing;
Occasional
- Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity;
Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion;
Lifting/Carrying 25 lbs, Pushing/Pulling 25 lbs.

Non‑Physical Demands:
Occasional
- Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Sustained Mental Activity.

Environmental Demands:
Occasional
- Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.

Work Schedule:

Routine shift hours with occasional overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

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