Job Details

Assembler III

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, 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.

The Assembler III will be responsible for assembling various components in the manufacture of assemblies/sub-assemblies to deliver the 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 ones 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 ...@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.