Prep​/Rough-in Metal Finish - Painter

Metal Finisher/Painter

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks.

Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The job within a Metal Finisher/Painter performs general labor duties and assists with preparing parts for painting such as sanding and taping. They use basic hand tools and must maintain a clean and safe environment.

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Disassemble truck components as assigned.
• Grind and sand surfaces of parts, cabs, and truck bodies in preparation for painting.
• Prepare components for the painting process using basic hand tools.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure work meets established standards.
• Safely lift and position light to heavy truck components on and off carts and hangers.
• Hang and remove parts from paint line systems as required.
• Assist team members with lifting and positioning components onto carts or hangers.
• Push and pull carts to transport equipment and parts to and from designated areas.
• Assist with sanding, caulking, and taping of truck components prior to painting.
• Accurately record inventory of parts moving in and out of the paint department.
• Use a computer system to locate and track parts.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrate understanding of different truck components and required tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including sweeping, cleaning, and painting as needed.
• Review and complete daily production and work documentation.
• Work overtime as required to meet production demands.
• Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck components to and from designated areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of hand tools and a basic knowledge of sanding Willing to learn

Standout Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Six (6) or more months of experience in manufacturing or an evaluated equivalent.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.

Working Conditions The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team.

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.