Assembler II - 3rd Shift

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Summary:

The Assembler II will be responsible for assembling various components in the manufacture of assemblies/sub-assemblies to deliver final product.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for efficient operations and assembly tasks at different workstations
• Position and fasten subassemblies through torquing, assembling components such as, wires, hoses, instrument panels, doors, handles, and underbodies
• Route all harnesses through facility
• Use manipulators and tools with standard work instructions
• Complete function testing and support validation checks
• Serve as first line of defense by observing components through ongoing quality checks
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with identifying and assisting in implementation of corrective action(s)
• Workplace Organization (WPO); maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 5S standards; use best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of models/products in assigned job function
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
• Previous assembly experience
• Fundamental computer, math, and reading skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment and processes
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly

• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
• Must be team oriented
• Train peers, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or certification program in equivalent field
• Three years’ experience as an assembler (preferably in automotive industry)

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 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.