Global Mobile Painter — Industrial Coatings Expert

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Technician to apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings to JLG products. You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, and maintain spray equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Based in our Butner, NC facility, this on-site role requires the ability to work overtime, wear PPE, and travel up to 75%. We offer a safe, structured work setting with emphasis on quality and process adherence.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of painting experience in automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment settings.
• Strong math skills and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Able to wear a respirator and pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• Overtime possible, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and reliable attendance on-site.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings using spray equipment and brushes.
• Mask and unmask parts to meet specifications.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, washing, and conditioning; perform light bodywork if needed.
• Disassemble, clean, and maintain painting equipment (pumps, heaters, tanks, guns, etc.).
• Flush tanks and lines during color changes.
• Mix paints for color accuracy, viscosity, and consistency.
• Inspect work before, during, and after painting to ensure quality.
• Transport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes, or manual carts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Painting experience

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Respirator / PFT

Overtime willingness

Attendance reliability

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Technician to apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings to JLG products. You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, and maintain spray equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Based in our Butner, NC facility, this on-site role requires the ability to work overtime, wear PPE, and travel up to 75%. We offer a safe, structured work setting with emphasis on quality and process adherence.