Assembler

Employer description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Assembler position is responsible for assembling mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components to produce industrial assemblies conforming to product and customer specifications using hand tools, powered tools and material handling equipment.

YOUR IMPACT

Use and interpret blueprints, product specifications and technical specifications

Understanding and demonstrated performance of multiple work center requirements and manufacturing disciplines

Trouble shoot and problem solve assembly challenges and work with support departments to create corrective action

Active participation in team daily management and problem solving

Work as part of a team to achieve daily production goals in an industrial manufacturing environment

Use various types of hand tools in the assembly

Use and interpret mechanical drawings and bills of material

Use and interpret Standard Work, SOPs or Work Instructions to conform to process specifications

Make mechanical connections using nuts, bolts, washers, and screws

Use fitting equipment such as drills, files, and grinders

Make electrical connections using prefabricated harnesses

Use cutters, wire strippers and crimping tools

Self-audit/inspect assembled work using drawings and checklists

Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment

Inform Value Stream leadership of Safety or Quality non-conformances or opportunities for improvement

Participate in continuous improvement activities

Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)

5+ years’ experience with medium/heavy mechanical assembly required

Demonstrated performance of thorough understanding of blueprints and technical documentation

Ability to operate mechanical and electrical tooling

Attention to detail, quality and safety

Ability to use judgment to perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures

Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural 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.