Industrial Painter - 3rd Shift, Overtime & Benefits

oshkoshcorporation; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

HSA

Disability and life insurance

401(k) and pension

PTO and holidays

Wellness programs

Stock purchase and discounts

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a skilled painter for heavy fabrication work in Kewaunee, WI. The role includes applying coatings, surface prep, and quality control to ensure durable finishes. Shift options include 3rd shift with a generous benefits package after 30 days and optional overtime.

Starting pay is $26.75 per hour with a $1.00 premium for 2nd/3rd shifts; wage increases occur periodically. This full-time position offers health, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), PTO, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read and write.
• Must pass a physical exam required for respirator use.
• Able to work independently with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & writing

Respirator exam

Education

High school diploma or technical school training

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a skilled painter for heavy fabrication work in Kewaunee, WI. The role includes applying coatings, surface prep, and quality control to ensure durable finishes. Shift options include 3rd shift with a generous benefits package after 30 days and optional overtime.

Starting pay is $26.75 per hour with a $1.00 premium for 2nd/3rd shifts; wage increases occur periodically. This full-time position offers health, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), PTO, and wellness programs.