Automotive Metal Finisher - 1st Shift ($20.71+ per hour)

About Frontline, an Oshkosh company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough.

With a career at Frontline Communications, you can expect:

- Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, starting rate $20.71-$25.48 based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
- Annual cost of living increase
- Eligible for increase after 90-day and annual reviews
- Job Stability
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Hands-On Approach
- Customer Focus
- Culture for Fostering Teamwork
- Respected Leaders
- People First Culture
- Hiring Immediately

JOB SUMMARY:

Metal Finisher I, is responsible for preparing various metal truck bodies, doors, and assorted parts for paint.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

- Inspect all materials to be painted before and after preparation.
- Smooth surfaces to be painted by sanding parts and grinding welds.
- Prepare surfaces for wet-on-wet paint process.
- Recognize, repair, and glaze minor defects with no assistance.
- Repair and glaze minor dents and gouges.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Regular attendance required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- 0-1 year of job-related or manufacturing experience or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
- Knowledge of automotive metal finish and paint process.
- Demonstrated experience using polyester primers.
- Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools

SUPPLEMENTAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.

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.

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