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Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.
Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted leader in heavy fabrication since 1941. We offer turnkey services—including manufacturing, engineering, welding, machining, painting, and assembly—all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh Corporation family since 1999, we help shape the future with innovative capabilities and a commitment to quality.
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
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
Shift Overview
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
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
General Employee Expectations
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
Required Qualifications
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 to 70 pound paint containers, with lifting equipment available as appropriate
High school diploma or related technical training
One to three years of painting or industrial finishing experience
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
High school diploma or technical school training
One to three years of painting experience
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Apply Now!
If you're looking for a dependable career path with opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, and competitive pay, apply today to join the team at Kewaunee Fabrications. We value skill, dedication, and a job well done—and we’re always hiring great people.
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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
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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