Painter I -2nd Shift

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation's legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

Summary:

The Paint Tech I 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 Tech I will also assist in training others in all areas of the Paint Prepper role.

Essential Duties:

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 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 5S 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 to 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

• Polish, take readings (gloss, wave, scan, color), and adhesion test

• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years' experience in automotive manufacturing

• Previous paint prep experience

• Fundamental computer, math, and reading skills

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment and processes

• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly

• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard

• Must be team oriented

• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years' experience in automotive manufacturing (preferably in a Paint department)

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

• High School Diploma/GED or certification program in equivalent field

Competencies:

• Accountability : Responsible for the consequences of one's actions

• Attention to detail: Ability to see and become attentive to details

• Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team

• Cooperation: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal, even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest

• Flexible : Ability to respond, modify, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance

• Identification with Management: Ability and willingness to understand, accept, and carry out decisions and measures from leadership

• Initiative: Recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly rather than waiting passively for opportunities to happen

• Insight: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems, and processes

• Ability to Meet Standards: Understanding established requirements to complete a task, job, or project and individual commitment to complete them

• Quality focused: Striving for continuous improvement and high-quality standards

• Integrity: Adhering to standards, values, and code of conduct within position

• Stress management : Ability to perform under pressure and within fast-paced environments

• Reliability : Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines)

• Dependable : Punctual and meets work attendance and deadline requirements

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, typing; Occasional: Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 35 lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 35 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, composing reports), writing.

Environmental Demands: Occasional: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.

Work Schedule: Routine shift hours

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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