Sr. Paint Prep

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Paint Prep II 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. The Paint Prep II will also assist in training others in all areas of the Paint Prep role.

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.

Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned function.

Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components meet production and quality standards.

Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with facilitation of corrective actions.

Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking and recording materials and supplies where applicable.

Assist in training the knowledge and skills of paint prep processes and equipment functions.

Operate forklifts, tuggers, tractors, and other heavy equipment as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of related experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Tugger certification.
• Tractor certification.
• Driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in safe operation of pneumatic tools such as a sander.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Internal Contacts: Contact with employees or others primarily at a routine level involving basic information exchange.

External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.

Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Decision-Making: Requires minimal decision-making responsibility.

Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work of a relatively routine nature. Requires the ability to understand the follow instructions. Structured work, following a limited variety of standard practices. Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Driving, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Manual Dexterity. Occasional: Reaching, Climbing, Bending/Kneeling, Typing, Fine Dexterity. Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 35lbs., Pushing/Pulling 35llbs.

Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Reading. Occasional: Writing. Seldom: Math/Mental Computation.

Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises, Physical Danger, Toxic Substances (i.e. solvents, pesticides, etc.). Occasional: Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work. Seldom: High Volume Public Contact.

Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

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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.