Painter Technician - 3rd Shift

Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted leader in heavy fabrication since 1941, offering turnkey services—including manufacturing, engineering, welding, machining, painting, and assembly—all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh Corporation family since 1999, the company helps shape the future with innovative capabilities and a commitment to quality.

Pay

• Starting rate: $29.25 per hour
• Shift premium: $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Wage progression: increases every 6 months until top pay, then annually

Benefits

Full benefits package eligible after 30 days, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match and pension plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Stock purchase program
• Employee discounts
• Wellness programs

Schedule

• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Includes a paid lunch
• Always-available, completely voluntary overtime before or after your shift

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled spray painting related to complex and high‑quality production painting
• Prepare, apply, and verify coatings and surface preparation requirements to meet customer specifications
• Ensure substrates are clean and free of contaminants that could affect adhesion, appearance, or coating integrity
• Mix and apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and required application timeframes
• Produce consistent finishes without runs, sags, thin spots, heavy spots, or other coating defects
• Adjust paint and process parameters based on temperature, humidity, coating conditions, or other application factors
• Repair, blend, and rework coating defects to achieve a smooth, high‑quality finish
• Verify proper coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges
• Perform complex painting and finishing techniques, which may include paint color mixing, metallic and solid color application, nonskid application, touch up, blending/rework, and buffing
• Paint complex aerial components such as ladders, baskets, turntables, walkways, and egresses
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning and preventive maintenance on painting and mixing equipment
• Monitor and maintain grounding and air filtration systems in accordance with applicable requirements
• Complete required paperwork, including labor reporting, quality documentation, and material movement records
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Perform self‑inspections and other required quality control activities
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned machinery and equipment
• Assist with training and development of other team members
• Perform work in lower level classifications when assigned and assist with higher level work as needed
• Complete required hazardous waste handling training and follow applicable environmental requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and write
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while performing complex painting and finishing operations
• Ability to consistently meet high‑quality finish and customer specification requirements
• Must be able to pass the physical examination required for respirator use
• Must be able to enter confined spaces as required
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle 65–70 pound paint containers, with lifting equipment available as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or related technical training
• One to three years of painting or industrial finishing experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with complex or high‑quality spray painting and finishing processes

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 35 lbs
• Occasional lifting of 65–70 lb paint pails
• Use of lifting devices encouraged and available