S2W Program Spring 2027 - Paint Prep Apprentice

Oshkosh Corp.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation's S2W Program is seeking a Paint Prep Apprentice in Pennsylvania. The role involves wiping, sanding, inspecting parts, plugging and masking areas, and assisting with paint prep tasks on components to be painted.

You will also help with water blow-off and operating an overhead hoist to hang parts, ensuring 6S standards. The position is part-time and located across McConnellsburg, Greencastle, and Bedford areas in PA; prior manufacturing exposure is helpful.

Qualifications

• Duties include wiping, sanding, inspecting painted parts.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand, and inspect parts for paint prep.
• Plug and mask parts and blow out water from cavities to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Operate overhead hoist to hang parts and maintain 6S standards in the work area.
• Inspect completed parts for quality and identify any defects.
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin and manage materials stocking.

Job description

S2W Program Spring 2027 - Paint Prep ApprenticeThis site uses cookies in accordance with our corporate privacy policy. To view our policy click **here** and select **Decline** or **Accept Cookies** below based upon your preference.### S2W Program Spring 2027 - Paint Prep ApprenticeApply: US-PA-McConnellsburg: Greencastle, Pennsylvania, United States: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States: Part time: Posted Today: R51597**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.**The Paint Prep Apprentice is responsible for wiping, sanding, and inspecting all parts to be painted as well as plugging and masking all parts. Other required tasks include blowing water, shot blow of area, and operation of overhead hoist to hang parts. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. • Wipe, sand, inspect all parts, up to and, including preparation of painted parts for paint repair. • Plug and mask all parts and blow any and all excess water and shot from cavities within the parts to allow for proper paint adhesion and needs to be familiar with the operation of the overhead hoist for hanging parts. • Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards. • Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components meet production and quality standards. • Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin • Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking and recording materials and supplies where applicable.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] 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.