Painter

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the access industry is seeking a Painter for 2nd/3rd shifts. Responsibilities include applying paint using various methods, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining equipment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including sign-on bonuses and health insurance.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Annual Performance Bonus

Medical Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Company-funded Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 6+ months of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle.
• Strong mathematical skills and basic mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray equipment.
• Inspect product before, during, and after paint process.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, and adjust painting equipment.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Job description

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R37801

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

Painter – 2nd/3rd shift

Core Hours:

Mon – Thurs 11pm-7am; plus mandatory OT as needed

Mon – Thurs 3pm-11pm; plus mandatory OT as needed

Why JLG?

In addition to our competitive pay offerings, some of the many reasons to consider a career with JLG:

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus and $500 referral bonus opportunities
• Annual performance bonus with a 5% goal.
• Medical insurance with Rx coverage and Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision
• 401K program with generous employer match
• Paid Time Off (vacation) program that offers 80 hours in first full year of employment.
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• Company-funded Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Company paid safety footwear and safety prescription eyewear programs

SUMMARY

Responsible for the application of paint and other coatings using electrostatic / air assist paint guns and other automotive type paint application devices on JLG products including government / military spec paint.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes.
• Mask, unmask, or adjust masking as necessary to ensure specifications are met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary.Light bodywork may be required.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust and reassemble painting equipment, such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc. for proper operation.
• Flush tanks, hoses and guns prior to color changeovers.
• Mix all types of paints for proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency.
• Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as necessary in paint, zinc, or other processes.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• Upkeep of work area and equipment which may include preventative maintenance tasks.
• Inspect product before, during, after paint process to ensure specifications are being met.
• Transport, move or guide parts, subassemblies, or assemblies before, during, or after paint process and to next operation.This may include moving racks or carts by hand and the use of material handling equipment such as a forklift or overhead crane.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 plus months of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop.Strong mathematical skills.Basic mechanical aptitude

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate should be able to do assigned work with a minimum amount of direction. Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues as directed
• 1 plus year(s) of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop.

CRITICAL PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses and safety shoes required at all times.Respirator required when painting and during some paint prep activities.Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• On-the-job training

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team at [e-mail] .

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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