Paint Prep Technician I - Masking & Prep

JLG Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep I to prepare parts for painting, including wiping, sanding, masking and inspection, with overhead hoist handling and inventory duties.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and 6S standards, plus overtime availability and operation of forklifts or tuggers as needed.

The position is based in a manufacturing environment and requires adherence to PPE and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Overtime available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, inspect parts and prepare for paint repair.
• Plug and mask parts to ensure paint adhesion.
• Blow out water and debris from cavities.
• Operate overhead hoist to hang parts for painting.
• Inspect finished parts for quality against standards.
• Assist root-cause analysis of paint defects.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts, tuggers).
• Label, stock and record materials to maintain inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe 6S-compliant work environment.

Tools

Forklift certification

Tugger certification

Tractor certification

Telescopic Material Handler License

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep I to prepare parts for painting, including wiping, sanding, masking and inspection, with overhead hoist handling and inventory duties.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and 6S standards, plus overtime availability and operation of forklifts or tuggers as needed.

The position is based in a manufacturing environment and requires adherence to PPE and safety guidelines.