Auto Paint Prep Tech I

oshkoshcorporation; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Paint Tech I to prep parts for painting, wipe and sand surfaces, and inspect components. The role includes masking parts, operating the overhead hoist, and assisting in training others in paint prep processes.

Safety and quality are core as you maintain a clean, 5S-compliant workspace, support defect reduction, and help ensure proper paint adhesion and finishes across models.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in automotive manufacturing
• Previous paint prep experience
• Fundamental computer, math, and reading skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment and processes
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly
• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms
• Must be team oriented
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, inspect all parts, up to and including preparation of painted parts for paint repair
• Plug and mask all parts and blow all excess water and shot from cavities within the parts to allow for proper paint adhesion and needs to be familiar with the operation of the overhead hoist for hanging parts
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 5S standards. Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned function
• Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components to meet production and quality standards
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with facilitation of corrective actions
• Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies where applicable
• Assist in training the knowledge and skills of paint prep processes and equipment functions
• Polish, take readings (gloss, wave, scan, color), and adhesion test
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

Paint prep

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Procedural adherence

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Oshkosh Delivery in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Paint Tech I to prep parts for painting, wipe and sand surfaces, and inspect components. The role includes masking parts, operating the overhead hoist, and assisting in training others in paint prep processes.

Safety and quality are core as you maintain a clean, 5S-compliant workspace, support defect reduction, and help ensure proper paint adhesion and finishes across models.