Assembler II

About the role

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide work center guidance and training of other associates
• Identify and implement solutions for improved product build process, design or work center layout
• Assist Value Stream Leadership in ensuring work center or business goals are achieved measured by Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost key performance indicators
• Understand and demonstrate performance of multiple work center requirements and manufacturing disciplines
• Trouble shoot and problem solve assembly challenges and work with support departments to create corrective action
• Participate in team daily management and problem solving
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily production goals in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Use various types of hand tools in the assembly
• Use and interpret mechanical drawings and bills of material
• Use and interpret Standard Work, SOPs or Work Instructions to conform to process specifications
• Make electrical connections using prefabricated harnesses
• Self-audit/inspect assembled work using drawings and checklists
• Inform Value Stream leadership of Safety or Quality non-conformances or opportunities for improvement
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
• 10+ years’ experience with medium/heavy mechanical assembly required
• Demonstrated performance of thorough understanding of blueprints and technical documentation
• Attention to detail, quality and safety
• Ability to operate mechanical and electrical tooling
• Ability to use judgment to perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment