Paint Prep Technician: Quality-Driven Part Prep

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep I in Kansas City, MO. The role prepares parts for painting, includes masking, wiping and inspection, and involves hanging parts with overhead hoists and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

The position emphasizes meeting production standards and contributing to quality control, with overtime as needed. It requires certification readiness for forklift and related equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and reliable attendance on-site.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, preparing 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 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.

Skills

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Forklift certification

Tugger certification

Tractor certification

Telescopic Material Handler License

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Paint Prep I in Kansas City, MO. The role prepares parts for painting, includes masking, wiping and inspection, and involves hanging parts with overhead hoists and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

The position emphasizes meeting production standards and contributing to quality control, with overtime as needed. It requires certification readiness for forklift and related equipment in a manufacturing setting.