Painter - 3rd Shift

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.

Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted leader in heavy fabrication since 1941. We offer turnkey services—including manufacturing, engineering, welding, machining, painting, and assembly—all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh Corporation family since 1999, we help shape the future with innovative capabilities and a commitment to quality.

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

• 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

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

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