Industrial Painter - Automotive & Heavy Equipment Finishes

Oshkosh Corporation; Greencastle (Franklin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Greencastle is seeking an on-site painter to apply primers, paints, and touch-ups on heavy equipment parts. You will prepare surfaces, mask parts, and maintain painting equipment to meet specifications.

The role requires taste for detail and adherence to quality standards in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include color-matching, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.

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).
• Willing to work overtime including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform titrations and adjust chemicals as needed for paint and related processes.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• Inspect work before, during, and after painting to ensure quality standards (mil and gloss checks).

Skills

Painting

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation in Greencastle is seeking an on-site painter to apply primers, paints, and touch-ups on heavy equipment parts. You will prepare surfaces, mask parts, and maintain painting equipment to meet specifications.

The role requires taste for detail and adherence to quality standards in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include color-matching, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.