Paint Tech I 1st shift

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

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 ones 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.

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 by email .

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity 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 Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

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