Paint Prep Technician: Elevate Parts Quality

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; McConnellsburg (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep I in a manufacturing setting in McConnellsburg, PA. You will prepare parts for painting by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components, and you may operate material handling equipment and assist with inventory.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality and production standards, exposure to a manufacturing environment, and opportunities to identify root causes of paint defects while maintaining a safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Willing to work overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Regular, reliable on-site attendance.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Tugger, Tractor certifications and Telescopic Material Handler License preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, including preparation for paint repair.
• Plug and mask parts to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Blow out excess water and debris from cavities within parts.
• Operate overhead hoist to hang parts for painting.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet production and quality standards.
• Assist in identifying and addressing root causes of paint defects.
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts or tuggers.
• Maintain inventory by labeling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies when needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures and 6S standards.

Skills

Overtime willingness

Regular on-site attendance

Safety conscious

Tools

Forklift certification

Tugger certification

Tractor certification

Telescopic Material Handler License

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep I in a manufacturing setting in McConnellsburg, PA. You will prepare parts for painting by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components, and you may operate material handling equipment and assist with inventory.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality and production standards, exposure to a manufacturing environment, and opportunities to identify root causes of paint defects while maintaining a safe workspace.