Brake Press Operator -2nd Shift

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities.  The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications.  Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks.   Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose-driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First Culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a real impact on the world around you!

With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect:

• Direct Hire – Hiring Immediately!

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $21.32 per hour

• Paid Weekly

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective 30 Days After Hire, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits

  • 401(k) plan with Company Match

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) program

  • Stock Purchase Program

  • Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more)

  • NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026):

    • Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay

    • Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption

    • Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners

    • Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment

• Job Stability

• Opportunities for Career Growth

• Hands-On Approach

• Customer Focus

• Culture for Fostering Teamwork

• Respected Leaders

• People First Culture

Shift Overview:

Second Shift – Monday through Thursday
Four 10-hour shifts: 4:30pm – 3:00am

Job Summary:

Positions within fabrication are responsible for checking job sheets and setting up machines for operations. Set-ups include but are not limited to brake presses and lasers to cut, shape, form, and bend metal into specified dimensions and angles.

Your Impact:

• Read job orders and/or blueprints for specifications such as material type, stock size, and dimensions

• Operate a variety of machines and equipment

• Load and unload materials into machines and equipment

• Obtain and transfer stock to machines, operating a forklift when necessary

• Start machines and observe operations

• Measure work for conformance to specifications

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

• Maintain a positive working attitude and environment

• Mentor and train new team members to set them up for success

• Follow designated procedures for preventative and scheduled machine maintenance

• Sort and tag parts for routing

• Perform quality inspections of products

• Regular attendance required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 months or more of experience working in a manufacturing environment OR

• High school diploma or equivalent education

Standout Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating fabrication machines

• Experience using measuring devices including tape measures, height gauges, calipers, and protractors

• Experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools

• Ability to read blueprints

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions:

• Perform assigned tasks effectively

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions

• Use and wear personal protective equipment as required

• Hear safety alarms and co-workers

• Perform basic counting tasks

• Read tape measures, s