Painter III - 1st Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Operate overhead hoist to hang parts
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 5S standards
• Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components to meet production and quality standards
• Absorb and drive 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 processes and equipment functions
• Lead team in various functions, as necessary
• Responsible for PT/ED (Pre-treatment/E-Coat) and WWT (Water Treatment)
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 4+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
• Previous paint processing experience (at least 2-3 years)
• Expert level of computer, math, and reading skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment and processes
• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
• Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team
• Certification (ASE) or equivalent specialized or on-the-job training
• Previous experience in a leadership or coaching role

Preferred Qualifications

• Five 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, Apprenticeship program, or certification program in equivalent field

Competencies

• Being Observant: Aware and alert to changes within and/or outside documented processes
• 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
• Flexibility: 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.