Painter Technician - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with Company Match and Pension

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a skilled painter for the Kewaunee Fabrications site in Wisconsin. The role focuses on high‑quality spray painting and finishing of complex components, with attention to coatings, surface prep, and defect repair. Training and PPE are provided as required.

Shift is 3rd with Sunday–Thursday nights, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, including a paid lunch and optional overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior finishing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with 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.

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 application factors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Good judgment

Quality finish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Job description

About Kewaunee

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 to 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Career & Culture

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you.

Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.