Job Details

Assembler I

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.

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM - 30 Hours per week

Starting pay: $18.00/hour plus $1 shift premium

This role will begin in June and conclude in December 2025 with the transition into a 1st or 3rd shift position (40 hours per week).

After 90 days of employment, you will receive a $500 retention bonus.

Summary:

The Assembler I 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:

• Basic 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six months experience in automotive manufacturing
• Previous assembly experience
• High School Diploma/GED or certification program in equivalent field

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