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 Us

Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted leader in heavy fabrication since 1941. We offer turnkey services—including manufacturing, engineering, welding, machining, painting, and assembly—all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh Corporation family since 1999, we help shape the future with innovative capabilities and a commitment to quality.

What You Can Expect

Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)

• Starting rate: $26.75 per hour

• Shift premium: $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts

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

Voluntary Overtime

• All overtime is optional and is available before or after your scheduled shift.

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Effective After 30 Days)

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Disability and life insurance

• 401(k) and pension plan

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Employee wellness programs

• Stock purchase and employee discount programs

Shift Options

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

All shifts include a paid lunch.

Essential Functions

• Proficiently prepare, apply, and verify customer coating and surface preparation requirements

• Ensure substrates are clean and free of contaminants like dirt or oil

• Mix and apply coatings according to manufacturer specifications

• Avoid defects such as runs, sags, thin spots, and ensure proper dry/cure times

• Adjust paint and process parameters based on humidity, temperature, or anomalies

• Repair or blend coating defects to a high standard of finish

• Ensure uniform coating thickness using wet mil or dry film gauges

• Perform daily and weekly cleaning and preventive maintenance on painting/mixing equipment

• Maintain effectiveness and code compliance of grounding and air filtration systems

General Employee Expectations

All employees are expected to:

• Complete all required paperwork, including labor reporting and quality documentation

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

• Perform self-inspections and other quality control tasks at the workstation

• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment

• Assist in the training and development of personnel

• Perform work at lower classification levels when assigned

• Carry out other duties as directed by supervision

Required Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read and write

• Able to work independently with moderate supervision

• Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 35 lbs

  • Occasional lifting (3–6 times per shift) of 65–70 lb paint pails

  • Use of lifting devices encouraged and available

• Must pass a physical exam required for respirator use

• Must be able to enter confined spaces as required

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical school training

• One to three years of painting experience

• Previous 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 [email protected].

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.