Paint Prep Apprentice — Hands-On Sanding & Masking

Oshkosh; McConnellsburg (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep Apprentice to prepare parts for painting, wipe and sand surfaces, and inspect parts for quality and paint adhesion. The role involves masking, masking cavities, and operating the overhead hoist for hanging parts in a fast-paced shop environment.

It requires maintaining a clean, safe workspace following 6S standards, inspecting finished parts for quality, and supporting inventory maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, inspect all parts, up to and including preparation of painted parts for paint repair.
• Plug and mask all parts and blow any and all excess water and shot from cavities within the parts to allow for proper paint adhesion and needs to be familiar with the operation of the overhead hoist for hanging parts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components meet production and quality standards.
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin
• Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking and recording materials and supplies where applicable.

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep Apprentice to prepare parts for painting, wipe and sand surfaces, and inspect parts for quality and paint adhesion. The role involves masking, masking cavities, and operating the overhead hoist for hanging parts in a fast-paced shop environment.

It requires maintaining a clean, safe workspace following 6S standards, inspecting finished parts for quality, and supporting inventory maintenance.