About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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 I is responsible for preparing parts for the painting process by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components. This role also includes removing excess water and debris from parts, hanging them using overhead hoists, and ensuring all parts meet quality and production standards. Additional duties may involve operating material handling equipment and maintaining inventory where applicable.                                                                                     YOUR IMPACTThese duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:<ul><li>Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, including preparation for paint repair.</li><li>Plug and mask parts to ensure proper paint adhesion.</li><li>Blow out excess water and debris from cavities within parts.</li><li>Operate overhead hoist to hang parts for painting.</li><li>Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet production and quality standards.</li><li>Assist in identifying and addressing root causes of paint defects.</li><li>Safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts or tuggers.</li><li>Maintain inventory by labeling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies when needed.</li><li>Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures and 6S standards.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.</li><li>Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Forklift certification.</li><li>Tugger certification.</li><li>Tractor certification.</li><li>Telescopic Material Handler License.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONSThe following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.<ul><li>This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.</li><li>The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.</li><li>Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.</li><li>Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.</li><li>Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.</li></ul>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 at <a href="mailto:corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com">corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com</a>.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job 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 Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Paint Prep

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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 I is responsible for preparing parts for the painting process by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking components. This role also includes removing excess water and debris from parts, hanging them using overhead hoists, and ensuring all parts meet quality and production standards. Additional duties may involve operating material handling equipment and maintaining inventory where applicable.                                                                                     YOUR IMPACTThese duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:<ul><li>Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, including preparation for paint repair.</li><li>Plug and mask parts to ensure proper paint adhesion.</li><li>Blow out excess water and debris from cavities within parts.</li><li>Operate overhead hoist to hang parts for painting.</li><li>Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet production and quality standards.</li><li>Assist in identifying and addressing root causes of paint defects.</li><li>Safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts or tuggers.</li><li>Maintain inventory by labeling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies when needed.</li><li>Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures and 6S standards.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.</li><li>Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Forklift certification.</li><li>Tugger certification.</li><li>Tractor certification.</li><li>Telescopic Material Handler License.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONSThe following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.<ul><li>This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.</li><li>The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.</li><li>Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.</li><li>Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.</li><li>Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.</li></ul>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 at <a href="mailto:corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com">corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com</a>.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job 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 Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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