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Oshkosh Corporation Paint Lead in Houston, Texas

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG 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 Lead is responsible for assisting the team with day to day operations of the paint department to maximize quality output. The Paint Lead must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the department. This position also supports judgements regarding scheduling, work priorities, and material availability & quality; handling employee concerns; applying rational systems to solve practical problems; dealing with a variety of concrete variables with only limited standardization; and interpreting a variety of written, oral, diagrammatic, and/or schedule instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

  • Ensure that all team members actions and processes meet specified production, safety and housekeeping requirements.

  • Ensuring maximum production is met while meeting the highest quality standards.

  • Offer guidance and coaching to improve team member performance through day-to-day feedback.

  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards. Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function.

  • Responsible for lean initiatives and cost savings by ensuring reduction of waste, rework, or other non-value-added activity.

  • Evaluate existing processes, listen to team member feedback, demonstrate understanding of standard, equipment, tools, and production flow to generate process improvement.

  • Participate in root cause analysis of any existing quality issues.

  • Continuously monitor production inputs and outputs to maximize daily team member manpower to meet production needs.

  • Aid in identifying and resolution of any personnel issues, time and attendance, and elimination of daily issues; using the resources available, in order to allow the team to function at full capacity.

  • Identify unsafe situations and provide solutions that prevent the occurrence of recordable incidents.

  • Provide leadership and support for the continuous improvement of facility 6S program.

  • Inspection of completed parts for quality, validate components meet.

  • Team member has the knowledge and skills to perform in every area of the paint process. Assist training new team members on processes and equipment functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or its equivalent.

  • Experience of leadership in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with electrostatic / air assist paint guns.

  • Experience of performing all tasks within the department.

  • Regular attendance is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate or trade certificate(s) in a related to the job function

  • Computer literate with Microsoft office

  • Strong communication skills

  • Interpersonal skill and a desire to inspire others

  • Self-motivation and commitment to grow into the next career step.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Physical Demands: Always Visual, Standing, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 50lbs; Frequent Walking/Running, Climbing; Occasional Hearing, Talking, Bending/Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling up to 40lbs; Seldom Sitting, Driving, Typing.

  • Non-Physical Demands: Always Math/Mental Computation, Reading; Frequent Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation; Seldom Writing.

  • Environmental Demands: Always Task Changes, Dust, Temperature Extremes; Frequent Work Alone, Loud Noises, Toxic Substances (i.e., solvents, pesticides, etc.); Seldom Tedious/Exacting Work, High Volume Public Contact, Physical Danger.

  • Work Schedule: Considerable irregularity of hours due to frequent overtime, weekend or shift rotation.

  • Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

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 reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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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