Automotive Assembler - 1st Shift Opportunities ($19.18+ per hour to start)

About Frontline, an Oshkosh company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry.  Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough. 

The position, Assembler, is responsible for safely assembling equipment by following detailed instructions by supervisors or trainers.  These assemblies vary in size and require the use of a variety of mechanical, electrical and manual tools.  The employee must be able to read and understand blue prints and collect the proper materials needed to start the assembly process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize proper tools to align, drill and secure components with correct bolts and torque to specifications.
• Cut, fit, bend and adjust parts for fit or function as desired.
• Measure wire, tubing or hose paths and cut tubing to length as desired.
• Follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform all required assembly operations in designated work area.
• Produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies
• Assemble parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics onto trucks utilizing power equipment and wrenching techniques
• Drill holes for wires, hoses and small parts
• Operate a torch, plasma cutter, or grinder to cut and shape parts
• Position parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
• Install various truck accessories (decals, mud flaps, cameras, lights)
• Lift and stack completed subassemblies and parts < 35lbs; >35 lbs requires two team members, and >65 lbs requires a lift device.
• Train and work in various areas of assembly in response to production demands
• Follow verbal and written work instructions
• Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job.
• Works overtime as required to meet production schedules.
• Use proper PPE
• Regular attendance required
• All other duties and responsibilities as required.

The above listed functions and responsibilities cannot specifically detail all duties associated with the job.  As the work place situation changes, duties and responsibilities will be added and changed as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months of relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent
• Ability to read blueprints
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools
• Requires the use of simple arithmetic and measuring instruments such as caliper, scale, and measuring tape
• One-year certificate from college or technical school

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (two team members required). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 cor