Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Overview

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. We produce rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members support waste management and help keep communities safe and clean.

The Machine Operator 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 (Dodge Center only), saws, and punches. Prioritized work is based on production needs at that time. Pay range: $20 - $25.48.

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

• Six (6) months of applicable position experience or an evaluated equivalent.
• Ability to use, read, and understand general fabrication tools (tape measure, protractor, calipers, etc.).

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Operational knowledge of CNC cutting machines, press brakes, drills, and saws.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Ability to run one fabrication machine proficiently with minimal quality defects.

• Internal and external contacts and the ability to gather and communicate information, including sensitive information.
• Communication skills: read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondences, and safety/operating manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Decision-making: minimal required; work of a routine nature; follow instructions.

Physical Demands:
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual tasks, typing; occasional climbing, driving, bending/kneeling, fine and manual dexterity; lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs; pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands:
Occasional analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math, reading, sustained mental activity, and writing.

Environmental Demands:
Occasional work alone; frequent task changes; dusty conditions; temperature extremes; loud noises.

Work Schedule:

Routine shift hours with infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation; occasional deadlines and workload pressures.

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Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career—it's a calling. Oshkosh is a global company with brands including JLG, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline Communications, Oshkosh Airport Products, Oshkosh Aero Tech, and Pratt Miller.