Assembly Technician

oshkoshcorporation; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, via Pratt Miller, is seeking an assembler for advanced prototype work in the United States. The role involves assembling complex components, troubleshooting issues, and performing quality checks under minimal supervision.

You will collaborate with engineering and mentor Level 1 technicians while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The position requires 2-5 years in manual assembly and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in manual assembly.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble more complex prototype components and subassemblies with minimum supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues, identifying root causes.
• Perform advanced quality checks and tests on assembled prototypes.
• Collaborate and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Assist with training Level 1 technicians.
• Work independently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read/interpret assembly drawings

Problem solving & troubleshooting

Tools & equipment proficiency

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent and team work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role requires more independent assembly, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with some mentoring or Level 1 technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble more complex prototype components and subassemblies with minimum supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues, identifying root causes.
• Perform advanced quality checks and tests on assembled prototypes.
• Collaborate and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Assist with training Level 1 technicians.
• Work independently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 years of experience in manual assembly.
• High school diploma or GED required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

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 [e-mail].

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.