Automotive Metal Finisher: Paint Prep Pro

Oshkosh Corporation; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits Day 1

401k with match

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Career growth

People first culture

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Metal Finisher I to prepare metal truck bodies, doors, and parts for paint. You will inspect materials, smooth surfaces, and prepare them for painting, ensuring quality finishes across varying components in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 0-1 year of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with knowledge of automotive metal finish and paint processes; polyester primers and hand tools experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of job-related or manufacturing experience or training.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
• Knowledge of automotive metal finish and paint process.
• Demonstrated experience using polyester primers.
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools

Responsibilities

• Inspect all materials to be painted before and after preparation.
• Smooth surfaces to be painted by sanding parts and grinding welds.
• Prepare surfaces for wet-on-wet paint process.
• Recognize, repair, and glaze minor defects with no assistance.
• Repair and glaze minor dents and gouges.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Metal finish knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Metal Finisher I to prepare metal truck bodies, doors, and parts for paint. You will inspect materials, smooth surfaces, and prepare them for painting, ensuring quality finishes across varying components in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 0-1 year of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with knowledge of automotive metal finish and paint processes; polyester primers and hand tools experience are preferred.