Paint Prep Technician: Prep, Masking & Inspect & Hang

JLG Industries; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Paint Prep I to prepare parts for painting, including wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components. The role also involves removing moisture/debris, hanging parts with overhead hoists, and ensuring parts meet quality and production standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting finished parts, addressing paint defects, and safely operating forklifts or tuggers while maintaining inventory and 6S standards in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Overtime availability to meet production demand.
• Regular on-site attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, and inspect parts for painting readiness.
• Plug and mask parts to ensure paint adhesion.
• Blow out water and debris from cavities in parts.
• Operate overhead hoist to hang parts for painting.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and production standards.
• Identify and address root causes of paint defects.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts/tuggers) safely.
• Maintain inventory by labeling, stocking and recording materials as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area complying with 6S standards.

Job description

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Paint Prep I to prepare parts for painting, including wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components. The role also involves removing moisture/debris, hanging parts with overhead hoists, and ensuring parts meet quality and production standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting finished parts, addressing paint defects, and safely operating forklifts or tuggers while maintaining inventory and 6S standards in a manufacturing setting.