S2W Program Spring 2027 - Paint Prep Apprentice

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.

The Paint Prep Apprentice is responsible for wiping, sanding, and inspecting all parts to be painted as well as plugging and masking all parts. Other required tasks include blowing water, shot blow of area, and operation of overhead hoist to hang parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Wipe, sand, inspect all parts, up to and, including preparation of painted parts for paint repair.
• Plug and mask all parts and blow any and all excess water and shot from cavities within the parts to allow for proper paint adhesion and needs to be familiar with the operation of the overhead hoist for hanging parts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Inspect completed parts for quality, validate components meet production and quality standards.
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin
• Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking and recording materials and supplies where applicable.

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