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 III will be responsible for assembling various components in the manufacture of assemblies/sub-assemblies to deliver final product. This role has the job knowledge and skills to troubleshoot various components including battery electrical.

Essential Duties:

• Lead assembly team members by overseeing assembly line(s)
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components; review and utilize all electrical and hydraulic diagrams to perform repairs identified during the troubleshooting process
• Cross-train assembly team members to perform assemblies at multiple sub-stations
• 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
• Must certify
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
• Previous assembly experience
• Advanced 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
• Ability to effectively lead, coach, inspire, develop, and motivate teams
• Provide guidance and support to peers

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Competencies:

• Accountability: Responsible for the consequences of one’s actions
• Attention to detail: Ability to see and become attentive to details
• Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team
• Cooperation: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal, even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest
• Flexible: Ability to respond, modify, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
• Identification with Management: Ability and willingness to understand, accept, and carry out decisions and measures from leadership
• Initiative: Recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly rather than waiting passively for opportunities to happen
• Insight: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems, and processes
• Ability to Meet Standards: Understanding established requirements to complete a task, job, or project and individual commitment to complete them
• Quality focused: Striving for continuous improvement and high-quality standards
• Integrity: Adhering to standards, values, and code of conduct within position
• Stress management: Ability to perform under pressure and within fast-paced environments
• Reliability: Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines)
• Dependable: Punctual and meets work attendance and deadline requirements
• Leading: Ability to exert influence through direction and guidance

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, typing; Occasional: Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 35 lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 35 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, composing reports), writing.

Environmental Demands: Occasional: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.

Work Schedule: Routine shift hours

Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work 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 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.