Precision Industrial Painter – Finishes & Coatings

JLG Industries; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation based in Tennessee seeks a paint technician to apply primer, paint, and touch-ups to JLG products using electrostatic and air-assisted methods. You will ensure high-quality finishes through proper surface prep, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to paint specifications.

Key duties include masking parts, preparing surfaces, maintaining painting equipment, color changes, and performing quality checks on mil/luster.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of painting experience in automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment settings.
• Able to wear a respirator and pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings using spray equipment and brushes.
• Mask and unmask parts to meet specifications.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, washing, and conditioning; perform light bodywork if needed.
• Disassemble, clean, and maintain painting equipment (pumps, heaters, tanks, guns, etc.).
• Flush tanks and lines during color changes.
• Mix paints for color accuracy, viscosity, and consistency.
• Perform titrations and adjust chemicals as needed for paint and related processes.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• Inspect work before, during, and after painting to ensure quality standards (including mil and gloss checks).
• Transport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes, or manual carts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including performing preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Painting

Math skills

Respirator use

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation based in Tennessee seeks a paint technician to apply primer, paint, and touch-ups to JLG products using electrostatic and air-assisted methods. You will ensure high-quality finishes through proper surface prep, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to paint specifications.

Key duties include masking parts, preparing surfaces, maintaining painting equipment, color changes, and performing quality checks on mil/luster.