Paint Prep & Refinishing Technician

Oshkosh Defense; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense, a leading defense manufacturer, seeks a Prep & Trim Technician at its Oshkosh, WI facility. The role involves removing and replacing components for paint, sanding and degreasing vehicles, masking, priming and finishing assemblies, and ensuring clean preparation for shipment.

The position requires basic math and experience in manufacturing. Oshkosh Defense emphasizes equal opportunity hiring and a commitment to accommodating applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be able to use simple arithmetic and measuring instruments such as caliper and scale.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sand entire vehicle or component, painted or unpainted.
• Perform minor body work.
• Wash entire vehicle or component.
• Blowdown, metal prep and condition vehicle or component.
• Mask, paper or grease components to be protected from paint.
• Prime and paint assemblies or components where a fine finish is not required.
• Demask, degrease vehicles or components. Apply stencils, labels, logos, sandpaint, nonskid etc., as required.
• Clean entire vehicle or components of overspray, grease rust- proof, and dirt to ready product for shipment.
• Drive vehicle as required in- to building from station to station and out of building and operate equipment as necessary.
• Move parts carts by hand or with forklift.
• Rustproof vehicle or components (certification required).

Skills

Arithmetic

Measuring instruments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oshkosh Defense, a leading defense manufacturer, seeks a Prep & Trim Technician at its Oshkosh, WI facility. The role involves removing and replacing components for paint, sanding and degreasing vehicles, masking, priming and finishing assemblies, and ensuring clean preparation for shipment.

The position requires basic math and experience in manufacturing. Oshkosh Defense emphasizes equal opportunity hiring and a commitment to accommodating applicants with disabilities.