Industrial Painter - Precision Coatings & Finishes

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a paint technician to apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings on products using spray equipment. The role includes surface prep, equipment maintenance, and ensuring adherence to paint specifications in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have 6+ months of painting experience in automotive or heavy equipment settings, be able to wear a respirator, and be willing to work overtime as needed to meet production demands.

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).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.

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.
• Transport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes, or manual carts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including performing preventive maintenance tasks.

Job description

JLG, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a paint technician to apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings on products using spray equipment. The role includes surface prep, equipment maintenance, and ensuring adherence to paint specifications in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have 6+ months of painting experience in automotive or heavy equipment settings, be able to wear a respirator, and be willing to work overtime as needed to meet production demands.