Assembler Technician

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

• Use and interpret blueprints, product specifications and technical specifications
• Understand and demonstrate performance of multiple work center requirements and manufacturing disciplines
• Problem 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 mechanical connections using nuts, bolts, washers, and screws
• Use fitting equipment such as drills, files, and grinders
• Make electrical connections using prefabricated harnesses
• Use cutters, wire strippers and crimping tools
• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
• 5+ 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

Qualifications

• Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
5+ 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

Skills

• Interpretation of blueprints and technical specifications
• Thorough understanding of blueprints and technical documentation
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Productivity and efficiency
• Attention to detail
• Quality control
• Safe work practices
• Use of various hand and power tools
• Electrical and mechanical assembly techniques
• Standard Work, SOPs, or Work Instructions

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
• Merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer
• Compliance with international and export regulations

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD