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Machine Operator II - Weekend shift

Oshkosh Corporation
US-IA-Riceville, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2025
💰 $50,000/yr($38,000/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

JOB SUMMARY:

Produces parts by programming, setting up, and operating a variety of CNC machines including laser cutting, plasma cutting, shear cutting, rolling, press brakes, milling centers, saws, and punches. Prioritized work is based on production needs at that time.

Pay Range:$19 - $25.48

YOUR IMPACT:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

  • Maintain company quality and safety standards while operating equipment and performing job responsibilities.
  • Read drawings to ensure productions of parts are within tolerance through using various measuring devices such as calipers, protractors, tape measures, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
  • Use of basic hand tools including wrenches, hammers, prybars, grinders, magnets, pliers, etc.
  • Operate various types of lifting devices including vac lift, overhead, gantry, and jib cranes while handling material weights up to 10,000lbs. Manual lifting up to 35 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • One (1) year of applicable position experience
  • Ability to interpret and understand work instructions, operating instructions, and prints to perform job task safety and effectively
  • Ability to use, read, and understand general tools used in fabrication (tape measure, protract, calipers, etc.)
  • Ability to problem solve with attention to detail
  • Ability to count, find angles, and possesses basic math skills
  • Ability to proficiently operate two (2) different machines with little to no quality defects
  • Ability to effectively train new hires and cross-train existing team member(s) with little to no quality defects

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Operational knowledge of CNC cutting machines, press brakes, drills, and saws
  • Enjoys working in a team environment
  • Two (2) or more years of applicable position experience

         

SUPPLEMENTAL

OSHKOSH CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Inspires and Motivates Others
    • Genuine leader that engages, motivates and inspires others through trust, credibility, and collaboration. Understands how their leadership style impacts others.
    • Makes decisions and bold moves in the face of adversity/uncertainty and accepts responsibility for those decisions.
    • Helps others discover themselves and has a strong belief in themselves.
    • Openly shares their knowledge and experience with others; encourages healthy debate. 
  • Builds Collaborative Relationships
    • Understands the products and services of all parts of the business and facilitates the flow of information between them to maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
    • Establishes good interpersonal relationship by ensuring that people are valued, appreciated and included. Actively listens to and fully involves others.
    • Gets to know people at all levels and adapts their leadership style to engage all team members
  • Coaches & Develops
    • Makes their own and their team members’ development a priority. Gives others a sense of ownership and personal commitment to their work.
    • Encourages team members to excel; delegates with development in mind.
    • Provides timely and candid feedback in a way that encourages growth. 
  • Encourages Innovation & Inclusion
    • Champions and generates creative ideas to improve current thinking, processes and systems.
    • Possesses an awareness of current trends and shares this knowledge to improve the business.
    • Treats people the way they want to be treated rather than the way you wish to be treated.
    • Comfortable working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions as well as working effectively with all members in the organization
  • Aligns Organization
    • Brings meaningful purpose, practical strategies and goals together to align achievable results.
    • Sets challenging and impactful business objectives, aligns resources, and takes responsibility to achieve results.
    • Ensures when decisions are made that

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