Automotive Metal Finisher - 1st Shift ($20.11+ per hour to start)
Oshkosh Corporation
Designs and manufactures specialty purpose‑built vehicles and equipment for defense, fire, access, refuse and aviation.
Prepare and finish metal truck bodies and parts for painting.
1 months ago ago
$20
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Clearwater, FL
Onsite
Company Size
18,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Defense vehicle manufacturing
Access equipment manufacturing
Fire apparatus manufacturing
Airport ground support equipment
Mobile elevating work platforms
Telehandlers
Towing and recovery vehicles
Refuse collection vehicles
Sector Specialisms
Access Equipment
Defense
Fire and Emergency
Commercial/Civil
Airport Products
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
Homeland Security Vehicles
Mobile Command Vehicles
Role
Description
safety compliance
team training
defect repair
glazing
surface prep
material inspection
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Train others in the department as needed
Recognize, repair, and glaze major defects with no assistance
Repair and glaze minor dents and gouges
Prepare surfaces for wet on wet paint process
Inspect all materials to be painted before and after preparation
Requirements
hand tools
pneumatic tools
automotive paint
ppe
physical stamina
communication
Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools
Ability to lift up to 35lbs; >35 lbs requires two team members, and >59 lbs requires a lift device.
Limb and finger dexterity is required
3 or more months of related experience
Sense of sound is required
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions
Knowledge of automotive metal finish and paint process
All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.
Regular attendance required
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated experience using polyester primers
Smooth surfaces to be painted by sanding parts and grinding welds
Sense of balance is required
Demonstrated experience using hammer/dolly technique
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1917
Year Established
The company was founded in 1917, marking its origins in Wisconsin.
Multi-billion-dollar
USPS NGDV Fleet Deal
Won a major contract to supply the USPS with next-generation delivery vehicles.
30+
Global Manufacturing Facilities
Operates over 30 facilities worldwide, supporting a vast production network.
150+
Countries Served
Products are distributed and used in more than 150 countries across the globe.
Built its reputation with ‘Old Betsy,’ a pioneering four‑wheel‑drive truck that still operates today.
Expanded into military trucks, aerial lifts, fire apparatus, airport rescue vehicles, refuse trucks and concrete mixers.
Structured into distinct segments—Defense, Access, Vocational (fire/emergency), and Commercial.
Major projects include supplying the U.S. military’s family of tactical vehicles, pioneering electric USPS mail trucks, autonomous garbage robots and airport fire engines.
Their patented TAK‑4 independent suspension and AI‑powered safety systems propel off‑road performance and operator protection.
Recent deals span electric fire trucks (Volterra series) and zero‑emission refuse vehicles.
Culture + Values
We are driven by our shared commitment to create superior customer value.
We act with integrity and uphold high ethical standards.
We embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective.
We continuously seek improvement in everything we do.
We prioritize safety in all aspects of our business.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as part of its long-term sustainability goals.
Working to reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing operations.
Focuses on designing and producing environmentally responsible products.
Has set science-based targets for reducing its carbon footprint.
Promotes the use of renewable energy in its operations.
Inclusion & Diversity
Women: 29%
Workforce Representation
Reflects the proportion of women in the overall workforce, highlighting gender diversity within the company.
Women: 23%
Leadership Roles
Indicates the percentage of women in senior leadership positions, showcasing progress toward gender parity in management.
Committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering inclusive culture.
Goals for increasing underrepresented groups in leadership roles.
Supports initiatives to increase gender equality within its workforce.
Tracks and reports on workforce diversity metrics to ensure accountability.