Industrial Paint Prepper - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

401K plan with company match

Company bonus plan

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation's McNeilus division in Dodge Center, MN is seeking Paint Preppers to support the production of concrete mixer and refuse truck parts. You will prepare parts for paint, remove old coatings, clean, and mask to protect surfaces for the next manufacturing stage.

Responsibilities include washing and prepping vehicles, handling components for painting, operating sanding tools, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow all safety and compliance regulations.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of applicable position experience.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Experience using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, and wipe down vehicles to be painted.
• Remove and replace components as required for painting and sanding.
• Mask, paper, or grease components when appropriate.
• Operate necessary equipment (dual action hand sander, electric lifts, etc.).
• Perform minor bodywork and maintain condition of vehicle or component through the entire paint process.

Skills

Team environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean. WE DON'T JUST BUILD TRUCKS. WE HELP BUILD COMMUNITIES.

Starting Pay: $20- $24.70/hour, based on experience

High school diploma/GED Not required

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Paid Time Off Pay Increases every 6 months, based on performance Company Bonus Plan

If you are detail oriented and looking for an exciting opportunity, join our team of Paint Preppers in our Dodge Center, MN production facility!

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of tasks in support of manufacturing/production of concrete mixer and refuse truck parts and bodies. Responsible for preparing parts and equipment for paint including removing previously applied paint, cleaning, and degreasing, smoothing surfaces, and protecting unpainted surfaces by masking. These duties require strong attention to detail to adequately prepare the trucks for the next stage in the high-quality manufacturing process.

YOUR IMPACT

Wash, clean, and wipe down vehicles to be painted. Remove and replace all components as required for painting and sanding. Mask, paper, or grease components when appropriate. Operate necessary equipment (dual action hand sander, electric lifts, etc.). Use basic hand tools and other small power tools associated with equipment and prep work prior to painting operations. Perform minor bodywork and maintain condition of vehicle or component through the entire paint process. Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands. Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of materials. Follow verbal and written work instructions. Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Regular attendance required. All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned. Participate in onboarding training and annual training related to being a hazardous waste handler as required by the EPA RCRA hazardous waste rules. This will include ability to understand what waste hazards are, storage time limits, satellite accumulation, marking, labeling, weekly inspections, aisle space, storage, manifest shipping, use and location of emergency equipment, response to spills and fires, evacuation routes, etc. Responsible for and trained to understand waste hazards, storage time limits, satellite accumulation, marking, labeling, weekly inspections, aisle space, storage, manifest shipping, use and location of emergency equipment, response to spills and fires, evacuation routes, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow all safety and compliance regulations

Standout Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED 1 year of applicable position experience Enjoy working in a team environment Experience using hand tools

We offer a range of benefits, including

Eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance beginning Day 1. Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement so you can continue or pursue your education. 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%. Company bonus plan. Many, many more!

High school diploma/GED not required for this job. If you choose, we will provide financial assistance to get your education, from GED up to a Masters' degree - up to ten thousand dollars per year!

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for,

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 by email [e-mail].

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. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It's a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you.

Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.