Production Maintenance Technician

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 $25.36 per hour
• Paid Weekly
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective day 1 of hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits, 401k plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Stock Purchase Program, Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and so much more)
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture

Shift Overview:

• Monday - Thursday, four 9-hour days 6:30am-4:00pm and Friday 6:30am-10:30am

The Production Maintenance Technician II will conduct strong working knowledge of body and chassis operations, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, start-up, and troubleshooting and be able to demonstrate strong safety leadership skills, follow safe work practices and work independently.

YOUR IMPACT:  

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

• Test, check and make adjustments to chassis and body control systems, both manually and with OEM software.

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices.

• Work closely with OEM’s to ensure proper programming and that OEM specs are met.

• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and service employees to ensure timely diagnosis of issue.

• Coordinate installation, testing and registration of customer supplied items such as Trimble GPS systems.

• Respond to unplanned / emergency truck down situations and provide technical support to the field.

• Work with engineering in implementing and testing new controls technologies.

• Follow safety procedures and good manufacturing practices.

• Work with ME & IE when installing new options to create work instructions.

• Resolve repetitive defects through investigation and corrective action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Three (3) or more years’ experience in a heavy-duty truck/manufacturing environment or an evaluated equivalent.

• Successful passing of a welding test with a score of 70 or higher.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance and/or related technical course.

• Strong knowledge of OEM software, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and trouble shooting.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of hand tools.

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand both electrical and hydraulic schematics.

• Experience including comprehensive knowledge in the following areas:

  • Electrical and Hydraulic schematics.

  • Able to utilize OEM software.

  • PLC /software & hardware.

  • Pneumatics & Hydraulics.

  • Mechanical systems.

  • Assist with production and quality items.

  • System analysis & troubleshooting.

  • Ability to work independently.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others