Automotive Electrical Technician - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Automotive Electrical Technician, where you'll leverage your expertise to diagnose and repair electrical systems in tactical vehicles. This role involves working with advanced technologies and ensuring the highest quality standards in vehicle assembly. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and safety, making a real impact on the defense industry. If you're passionate about automotive electrical systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and contribute to protecting those who protect others.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in automotive electrical systems or equivalent education.
• Proficient in using hand and electrical tools for diagnosis and repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical defects in vehicles and assemblies.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical Diagnosis

Wiring Schematics Interpretation

Hand Tool Proficiency

Electrical Tool Usage

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational Training in Automotive Electrical Systems

Tools

Digital Volt Meter (DVM)

Torque Tools

DC Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Automotive Electrical Technician - 3rd Shift

Automotive Electrical Technician - 3rd Shift

Apply locations Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R37338

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Automotive Electrical Technician is responsible for having the job knowledge and skills to diagnose work proficiently, with the ability to identify discrepancies within the process that affect equipment performance or the quality of the product. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing electrical defects, removing and assembling various components in the manufacture of assemblies and sub-assemblies of vehicles, and inspecting automotive wiring harness and performing repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; use best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all products in assigned job function.
2. Ability to interpret and process information through interaction with the MES System. This system provides standard work instructions and requires the assembler to perform such requirements and confirm results back into the system.
3. Able to read and interpret wiring schematics.
4. Disciplined to follow written instruction with data input to prevent assembly issues and potential performance and quality defects.
5. Inspection and repair of supplier harnesses.
6. Diagnosis and repair of electrical defects throughout the NGDV.
7. Utilize special equipment including, but not limited to DVM, torque tools, DC tools, hand tools.
8. Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with identifying and assisting in implementation of preventative actions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 3 years or more of relevant experience OR high school diploma or equivalent education.
2. Previous experience with basic hand tools.
3. Previous experience with basic electrical tools.
4. Vocational training, apprenticeship or other related experience in automotive electrical systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working in a manufacturing operations environment.
2. ASE Certification.
3. Previous Battery Electrical Vehicle Experience.
4. Zero Safety or Quality Incidents within the last 12 months.
5. Able to/willing to learn how to operate a truck and transport from one area of the property to another.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25lbs.
2. Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
3. Environmental Demands: Occasional: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.
4. Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
5. Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload business of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

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.