Painter - 3rd Shift

Kewaunee Fabrications Job Opportunity

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.

• Starting rate: $26.75 per hour
• Shift premium: $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Wage increases every 6 months until top pay, then annually

Voluntary Overtime

• All overtime is optional and is available before or after your scheduled shift.

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee wellness programs
• Stock purchase and employee discount programs

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

All shifts include a paid lunch.

• Proficiently prepare, apply, and verify customer coating and surface preparation requirements
• Ensure substrates are clean and free of contaminants like dirt or oil
• Mix and apply coatings according to manufacturer specifications
• Avoid defects such as runs, sags, thin spots, and ensure proper dry/cure times
• Adjust paint and process parameters based on humidity, temperature, or anomalies
• Repair or blend coating defects to a high standard of finish
• Ensure uniform coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning and preventive maintenance on painting/mixing equipment
• Maintain effectiveness and code compliance of grounding and air filtration systems

All employees are expected to:

• Complete all required paperwork, including labor reporting and quality documentation
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Perform self-inspections and other quality control tasks at the workstation
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Assist in the training and development of personnel
• Perform work at lower classification levels when assigned
• Carry out other duties as directed by supervision

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read and write
• Able to work independently with moderate supervision
• Physical Requirements:
• Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 35 lbs
• Occasional lifting (3–6 times per shift) of 65–70 lb paint pails
• Use of lifting devices encouraged and available
• Must pass a physical exam required for respirator use
• Must be able to enter confined spaces as required

• High school diploma or technical school training
• One to three years of painting experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

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.