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. 

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

Essential Functions

Inspect all materials to be painted before and after preparationSmooth surfaces to be painted by sanding parts and grinding weldsPrepare surfaces for wet on wet paint processRecognize, repair, and glaze major defects with no assistanceRepair and glaze minor dents and gougesTrain others in the department as neededMaintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsDemonstrate effective interpersonal communication skillsRegular attendance requiredAll other duties and responsibilities that are assigned
 

Minimum Qualifications

3 or more months of related experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Knowledge of automotive metal finish and paint processDemonstrated experience using hammer/dolly techniqueDemonstrated experience using polyester primersDemonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools

Other Physical Requirements

*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.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusSense of sound is requiredSense of balance is requiredLimb and finger dexterity is requiredAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motionsAbility to lift up to 35lbs; >35 lbs requires two team members, and >59 lbs requires a lift device.Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest

Work Environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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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.

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