Surface Prep Blaster - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

401(k) with company match

Company bonus plan

Education assistance up to $10,000/yr

Disability accommodations available

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces for protective coatings. You will perform blasting to remove scale, rust, and contaminants, ensuring surfaces meet standards and supporting community-focused manufacturing.

Starting pay ranges from $20.00 to $25.48 per hour, based on experience, with benefits including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write with average mechanical skills.
• Respirator training and usage is required.
• Ability to work in standing, kneeling, and fully prone position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work from elevated surfaces.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently performs manual labor requiring the use of hand-held or automated surface preparation equipment positioned at the proper angle to effectively remove scale, rust, oils/grease or other surface contaminants as preparation for protective coatings application.
• Assures blasted surfaces are clean and uniform per visual profile/etch standards.
• Able to use surface profilometer.
• Mixes and meters blasting media to achieve customer requirements or Company standards.
• Will apply protective masking as required to protect critical surfaces.
• Will truck, handle or position materials.
• Complete required paperwork including documentation of quality control.
• Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping.
• Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee's work station.
• Train and/or assist in the development of personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Skills

Read/write basic mechanical skills

Respirator training and usage

Standing/kneeling/fully prone work

Lifting up to 35 lb

Experience in metal fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces for protective coatings. You will perform blasting to remove scale, rust, and contaminants, ensuring surfaces meet standards and supporting community-focused manufacturing.

Starting pay ranges from $20.00 to $25.48 per hour, based on experience, with benefits including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Training and growth opportunities are provided.