Painter Technician - 3rd Shift

Kewaunee Fabrications, LLC; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match and Pension

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Kewaunee Fabrications, LLC, a heavy fabrication specialist, is hiring for a skilled painter/finisher on 3rd shift in Wisconsin. We offer a competitive starting wage, shift premium on 2nd/3rd shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days.

Expect to work on high-quality coating applications, complex assemblies, and ongoing maintenance of painting equipment. The role requires careful preparation, control of coating application, and adherence to customer specs, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and write.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to pass the respirator physical examination.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle heavier containers with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled spray painting related to complex and high quality production painting.
• Prepare, apply, and verify coatings and surface preparation requirements to meet customer specifications.
• Ensure substrates are clean and free of contaminants that could affect adhesion, appearance, or coating integrity.
• Mix and apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and required application timeframes.
• Produce consistent finishes without runs, sags, thin spots, heavy spots, or other coating defects.
• Adjust paint and process parameters based on temperature, humidity, coating conditions, or other factors.
• Repair, blend, and rework coating defects to achieve a smooth, high quality finish.
• Verify proper coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges.
• Perform complex painting and finishing techniques including color mixing and buffing.
• Paint complex aerial components such as ladders, baskets, turntables, walkways, and egresses.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning and preventive maintenance on painting and mixing equipment.
• Monitor and maintain grounding and air filtration systems as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and write proficiently

Independent worker

Respirator physical ability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Job description

About Kewaunee, An Oshkosh Company

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

About Us

Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted leader in heavy fabrication since 1941. We offer turnkey services—including manufacturing, engineering, welding, machining, painting, and assembly—all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh Corporation family since 1999, we help shape the future with innovative capabilities and a commitment to quality.

What We Offer

• Starting rate: $29.25 per hour
• Shift Premium: $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Wage Progression: Increases every 6 months until top pay, then annually
• Full Benefits Package (eligible after 30 days), including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match and Pension Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Programs

Shift Overview

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

• Includes a paid lunch
• Always-available, completely voluntary overtime before or after your shift

Essential Functions

• Perform skilled spray painting related to complex and high quality production painting
• Prepare, apply, and verify coatings and surface preparation requirements to meet customer specifications
• Ensure substrates are clean and free of contaminants that could affect adhesion, appearance, or coating integrity
• Mix and apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and required application timeframes
• Produce consistent finishes without runs, sags, thin spots, heavy spots, or other coating defects
• Adjust paint and process parameters based on temperature, humidity, coating conditions, or other application factors
• Repair, blend, and rework coating defects to achieve a smooth, high quality finish
• Verify proper coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges
• Perform complex painting and finishing techniques, which may include paint color mixing, metallic and solid color application, nonskid application, touch up, blending/rework, and buffing
• Paint complex aerial components such as ladders, baskets, turntables, walkways, and egresses
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning and preventive maintenance on painting and mixing equipment
• Monitor and maintain grounding and air filtration systems in accordance with applicable requirements

General Employee Expectations

• Complete required paperwork, including labor reporting, quality documentation, and material movement records
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Perform self inspections and other required quality control activities
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned machinery and equipment
• Assist with training and development of other team members
• Perform work in lower level classifications when assigned and assist with higher level work as needed
• Complete required hazardous waste handling training and follow applicable environmental requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and write
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while performing complex painting and finishing operations
• Ability to consistently meet high quality finish and customer specification requirements
• Must be able to pass the physical examination required for respirator use
• Must be able to enter confined spaces as required
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle 65-70 pound paint containers, with lifting equipment available as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or related technical training
• One to three years of painting or industrial finishing experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with complex or high quality spray painting and finishing processes

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 35 lbs
• Occasional lifting of 65-70 lb paint pails
• Use of lifting devices encouraged and available

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical school training
• One to three years of painting experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

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 by email [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.

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