Paint Blaster - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

401(k) with company match

Company bonus plan

Education assistance up to $10,000/yr

Disability accommodations available

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces for protective coatings. You will perform blasting to remove scale, rust, and contaminants, ensuring surfaces meet standards and supporting community-focused manufacturing.

Starting pay ranges from $20.00 to $25.48 per hour, based on experience, with benefits including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write with average mechanical skills.
• Respirator training and usage is required.
• Ability to work in standing, kneeling, and fully prone position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work from elevated surfaces.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently performs manual labor requiring the use of hand-held or automated surface preparation equipment positioned at the proper angle to effectively remove scale, rust, oils/grease or other surface contaminants as preparation for protective coatings application.
• Assures blasted surfaces are clean and uniform per visual profile/etch standards.
• Able to use surface profilometer.
• Mixes and meters blasting media to achieve customer requirements or Company standards.
• Will apply protective masking as required to protect critical surfaces.
• Will truck, handle or position materials.
• Complete required paperwork including documentation of quality control.
• Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping.
• Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee's work station.
• Train and/or assist in the development of personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Skills

Read/write basic mechanical skills

Respirator training and usage

Standing/kneeling/fully prone work

Lifting up to 35 lb

Experience in metal fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Starting Pay: $20.00- $25.48/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 Summary

The Blaster role will use equipment to prepare surfaces and remove scale, rust, oils, grease or other surface contaminants.

YOUR IMPACT

Efficiently performs manual labor requiring the use of hand-held or automated surface preparation equipment positioned at the proper angle to effectively remove scale, rust, oils/grease or other surface contaminants as preparation for protective coatings application.

• Assures blasted surfaces are clean and uniform per visual profile/etch standards.


• Able to use surface profilometer.


• Mixes and meters blasting media to achieve customer requirements or Company standards.


• Will apply protective masking as required to protect critical surfaces.


• Will truck, handle or position materials.


• Every employee is expected to:
  
  
  
  • Complete required paperwork including documentation of quality control.
  
  
  • Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping.
  
  
  • Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee's work station.
  
  
  • Train and/or assist in the development of personnel.
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and write with average mechanical skills.


• Respirator training and usage is required.


• Ability to work in standing, kneeling, and fully prone position for extended periods of time.


• Ability to work from elevated surfaces.


• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Standout Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• 1 year of applicable position experience


• Enjoy working in a team environment


• Experience using hand tools

Benefits

• 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!

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.