Industrial Painter – Precision Finishes for Global Machinery

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; McConnellsburg (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Paint Technician to apply primer, paint and touch-up coatings to our products using electrostatic and air-assisted equipment in a manufacturing setting.

You will prepare surfaces, maintain painting equipment, and ensure finishes meet mil and gloss specifications while following safety and PPE requirements. Overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

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.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and 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, and during, and after painting to ensure quality standards (including mil and gloss checks).
• Transport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes, or manual carts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including performing preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Painting

Math skills

Respirator use

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Tools

Spray equipment

Pumps & guns

Paint mixing equipment

Job description

JLG, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Paint Technician to apply primer, paint and touch-up coatings to our products using electrostatic and air-assisted equipment in a manufacturing setting.

You will prepare surfaces, maintain painting equipment, and ensure finishes meet mil and gloss specifications while following safety and PPE requirements. Overtime may be required to meet production schedules.