Saber Assembly Frame Up

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.

Job Summary:

Assemblers within Saber Frame Up are responsible for applying their job knowledge and skills to work proficiently at every station on the assembly line. This includes the ability to identify discrepancies within the process that may affect equipment performance or product quality. Assemblers will be responsible for building various components in the manufacture of assemblies and sub-assemblies of heavy-duty vehicles.

Your Impact:  

This role directly supports our firetruck product line a product that makes a real difference in communities across the world.

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

• Interact with and follow processes through the Truck Builder system to confirm results and ensure compliance with standard work instructions.

• Follow written instructions with discipline to reduce potential assembly issues and performance/quality defects.

• Perform work cycles lasting up to 4 hours, staying in sequence and confirming completion of each process step before advancing the unit.

• Utilize special equipment (torque tools, DC tools, brake bleeders, AC chargers, cab testers, jib/overhead cranes, quality testing equipment, etc.).

• Assemble parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics while using safe and proper tools/techniques; install accessories (decals, mud flaps, cameras, lights).

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, complying with safety rules, procedures, and 6S standards.

• Assist in identifying and correcting back defects and drive preventative action implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 months or more of relevant experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent.

• Previous experience with basic hand tools.

Standout Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing operations environment.

• Previous experience with Pierce Assembly or working in the Pierce Frame Up department.

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions:

All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Perform assigned tasks consistently and accurately.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions.

• Use/wear personal protective equipment as required.

• Hear safety alarms and co-workers.

• Perform basic counting and reading of tape measures, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints.

• Follow supervisor and co-worker instructions.

• Maintain awareness of safety issues, hazards, and identify unsafe conditions.

• Maintain balance while walking/standing, including on slippery floors.

• Safely climb on portable steps, ladders, and trucks.

• Lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Stand for extended periods, bend, twist, and reach as needed.

• Use both hands for tools and assembly tasks.

• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting when needed.

• Safely operate and use heavy equipment.

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 [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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.