Automotive Low Voltage Electrical Technician

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking an Automotive Low Voltage Electrical Technician for its new facility in Murfreesboro, TN. This role involves installing and troubleshooting sophisticated systems on electric refuse collection vehicles. The position offers competitive pay, immediate hiring, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical and electrical experience, with opportunities for career growth in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective Day 1

Paid Weekly

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Program

Paid Holidays

PTO program

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Five or more years of mechanical experience in automotive or machinery applications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Good understanding of JD Edwards System.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and operate systems on electric refuse collection vehicles.
• Lead and train assembly team in the proper system usage during builds.
• Conduct functional testing of all systems assembled.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Advanced troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Computer skills

Job description

Automotive Low Voltage Electrical Technician page is loaded

Automotive Low Voltage Electrical Technician

Apply locations Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R38878

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First Culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a real impact on the world around you!

With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect:

• Direct Hire - Hiring Immediately!
• Competitive Pay- pay based on experience and education
• Paid Weekly
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective Day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits, 401k plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Stock Purchase Program, Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and so much more)
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
  

Shift Overview:

• Monday - Thursday, four 9-hour days 6:30am-4:00pm and Friday 6:30am - 10:30am

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and operating special systems on McNeilus Volterra Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle. The Manufacturing Technician will be called upon to lead and train operations assembly team in the proper use of any of these systems during build process and final inspections. The Service Technician must develop effective communications and must have a positive working relationship with all team members.

YOUR IMPACT

Manufacturing Technicians are required to have mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system experience and they must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and layouts. Advanced troubleshooting skills are required. The ability to communicate well with all team members and customers is also required. Good computer skills are preferable.

• Build new products
• Provide design and process feedback during projects to maximize product design and manufacturing processes.
• Assist in development of long-term manufacturing build processes on new product launches.
• Provide training and demonstration to manufacturing.
• Trouble shoot (diagnose and repair) products.
• Perform first time installation of detail parts onto vehicle.
• Clean all parts prior to and after installation.
• Conduct functional testing of all systems assembled.
• Modify bodywork layout to facilitate system installations.
• Ability to work independently to follow a build schedule.
• Safety conscious awareness of risks involved in working on high voltage, high pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Operate scissor lifts, boom lifts and forklifts to aid in assembly.
• Conduct coolant line pressure testing and diagnose leaking joints.
• Diagnose and rework high voltage systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Five or more years of mechanical experience in automotive or machinery applications (i.e., Heavy trucks, farm equipment, auto maintenance, etc.)
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

• Ten or more years of mechanical experience in automotive or machinery applications (i.e., Heavy trucks, farm equipment, auto maintenance, etc.)
• Previous experience with basic hand tools
• Good understanding of JD Edwards System

• Electrical system programming knowledge
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Hydraulic system knowledge
• Experience viewing 3D models
• Experience with welding
• General fabrication equipment experience
• Working with engineering drawings
• Diagnose and repair low voltage controls.
• Strong electrical aptitude
• Troubleshooting 12/24 Volt Systems
• Troubleshooting Steps in written format

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.

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 home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you.

Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline Communications, Oshkosh Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech and Pratt Miller.