Heavy Duty Truck Assembler, 1st Shift

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on Day 1

Tuition reimbursement up to $10k/yr

401k with company match

Company bonus plan

Many more benefits

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. in Dodge Center, MN is seeking assemblers to build and test refuse truck bodies. You will follow detailed instructions, assemble components, and ensure safety standards are met throughout each shift.

The role emphasizes willingness to learn, basic ability to operate a truck within the plant, and adherence to 6S and quality guidelines while contributing to a teamwork-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Interpret and follow work instructions accurately.
• Be eager to learn new skills and procedures.
• Able to learn truck operation and transportation within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics using proper tools and procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components using diagrams.
• Maintain a clean, safe 6S-compliant work area and follow safety rules.
• Identify and help implement corrective actions to address defects.

Skills

Interpret instructions

Willingness to learn

Operate a truck safely

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About McNeilus, An Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

• Starting Pay: $20 - $25.48/hour based on experience
• High school diploma/GED Not required
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Increases every 6 months, based on performance
• Company Bonus Plan

About McNeilus, An Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

WE DON'T JUST BUILD TRUCKS. WE HELP BUILD COMMUNITIES.

• Starting Pay: $20 - $25.48/hour based on experience
• High school diploma/GED Not required
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Increases every 6 months, based on performance
• Company Bonus Plan

If you are detail oriented and looking for an exciting new opportunity, join our team of Assemblers in our Dodge Center, MN production facility!

Your Impact

• Assemble parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics onto products utilizing safe and proper tools and techniques: install various accessories (decals, mud flaps, cameras, lights) including sales changes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components; review and utilize all electrical and hydraulic diagrams to preform repairs identified during the troubleshooting process.
• 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 models/products in assigned job function.
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with identifying and assisting in implementation of corrective action(s); validate machine(s) configuration is aligned to sales order and properly complete EQC process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and understand work instructions to effectively perform job tasks
• Willingness to learn
• Able to/willing to learn how to operate a truck and transport from one area of the property to another

Standout Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months of applicable position experience
• Ability to read and use a tape measure
• General knowledge and understanding of hand tools (hammer, grinder, torque, wrench, etc.)
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:

• Eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance beginning on Day 1
• Up to ten thousand dollars each year for tuition reimbursement so you can pursue or continue your education
• 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%
• Company bonus plan
• Many, many more!

High school diploma/GED not required for this job.

If you choose, we will provide financial assistance to get your education, from GED up to a Masters' degree - up to ten thousand dollars per year!

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.

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