About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh Corporation Company

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we’ve offered full-service fabrication capabilities including engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly—all under one roof.

We joined Oshkosh Corporation in 1999 and continue to deliver innovation, quality, and accountability in every part we produce. As part of a Fortune 500 company, we provide the strength and resources of a global manufacturer while maintaining a close-knit team environment.

What We Offer

Starting pay: $25.95/ hour

Shift Premium: Additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Wage increases every 6 months until top pay, and then annually

Full benefits package effective after 30 days, including:

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) and Pension Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Shift Overview

This position is available on 2nd and 3rd shifts:

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Includes a paid lunch and access to always-available, completely voluntary overtime before or after your shift.

Essential Functions

Proficiently prepares, applies, and confirms that customer surface preparation and coating requirements are achieved with consistent high quality

Ensures substrate preparation compliance by removing dirt, oil, or contaminants to support coating adhesion and long-term integrity

Prepares and applies coatings per manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper cure times and defect-free finishes (no runs, sags, or thin spots)

Adjusts paint and process parameters based on environmental conditions

Blends and repairs coatings as needed to maintain a consistent, quality finish

Confirms coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges

Performs cleaning and preventive maintenance on painting and mixing equipment

Monitors air filtration systems and electrical grounds for compliance and performance

Every employee is expected to:

Complete all required paperwork including labor reporting and quality documentation

Work safely and maintain a clean work area

Perform self-inspections and support quality control functions

Perform preventive maintenance on operated equipment

Train and/or assist in the development of personnel

Support team assignments and perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Average mechanical skills with ability to read and write

Works independently with moderate supervision

Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds

Infrequent lifting (3–6 times per shift) and/or carrying of 65–70 lb paint pails

Must pass physical exam as required for use of respirator

Must be capable of entering confined space areas as required

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma, additional related technical school training OR one (1) to three (3) years painting experience

Experience in a manufacturing 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 talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.