Paint Prep II

oshkoshcorporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation invites applications for a Paint Prep II position in its manufacturing environment. The role involves wiping, sanding, inspecting parts, plugging and masking, and preparing parts for paint repair.

You will blow out water and debris, operate an overhead hoist for hanging parts, and assist in training colleagues across paint prep tasks. Based in a production facility, you will maintain safety and 6S standards, participate in quality checks, and help drive corrective actions for

Qualifications

• Overtime and irregular hours may be required to meet production demands.
• Regular attendance on-site is required.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, inspect parts and prepare painted parts for repair.
• Plug and mask parts and blow out water and cavities to ensure paint adhesion.
• Operate overhead hoist to hang parts and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and ensure components meet standards.
• Assist in training others in paint prep processes and equipment use.

Skills

Forklift certification

Tugger certification

Tractor certification

Telescopic Material Handler License

Overhead hoist operation

Safety compliance

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products-including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories-can be found all over the world.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Paint Prep II is responsible for wiping, sanding, and inspecting all parts to be painted as well as plugging and masking all parts. Other required tasks include blowing water, shot blow of area, and operation of overhead hoist to hang parts. The Paint Prep II will also assist in training others in all areas of the Paint Prep role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• 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. Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned function.
• Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components meet production and quality standards.
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with facilitation of corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking and recording materials and supplies where applicable.
• Assist in training the knowledge and skills of paint prep processes and equipment functions.
• Operate forklifts, tuggers, tractors, and other heavy equipment as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Forklift certification.
• Tugger certification.
• Tractor certification.
• Telescopic Material Handler License.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations. The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required. Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

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 at [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.

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