Assembler Technician

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.

An Assembler Technician assembles 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
• 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

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

Additional information

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.