Quality Tech - 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Delivery; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Quality Technician to perform inspections and tests in production, quality, and testing areas, using MES to record findings on in-process vehicles and sub-assemblies. You will follow work instructions, participate in start-up and daily review meetings, and help drive containment, nonconformance investigations, and continuous improvement.

Basic computer skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication with leadership are essential to

Qualifications

• Basic computer, math, and reading skills.
• General understanding of testing equipment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Ability to communicate with leadership and team members in writing and speaking.
• Team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process vehicles and sub-assemblies per work instructions.
• Record inspection findings in MES and reports.
• Interface with production operators to resolve issues.
• Participate in plant start-up and daily review meetings.
• Complete testing and drive evaluation on vehicles.
• Create summary reports of inspection findings.
• Participate in 8D teams and root cause analysis.
• Use hand tools and measurement devices to verify components.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/No-Go Gauges

MES system

Job description

About Oshkosh Delivery, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

Summary

The Quality Technician will be responsible for completing inspection and testing tasks in all the production, quality, and testing areas of the Spartanburg Plant. These inspections and tests may take place on supplier parts or Oshkosh assembled parts, sub-assemblies, or completed vehicles. The quality technician will be responsible for utilizing the plants’ Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to record inspection and test findings. Inspections and tests will be carried out in accordance with the approved work instructions, checklists, and control plans. The Quality Technician may also participate in plant level start‑up/daily review meetings and report out on inspection and test findings.

Essential Duties

• Utilize inspection work instructions, checklists, and control plans to complete inspections and tests on “in-process” vehicles and sub-assemblies
• Complete inspections, sorting and minor rework on purchased components when parts are required to support production requirements
• Utilize the MES system and other systems to record inspection and test findings
• Interface with production operators to understand any challenging assembly process that may require additional inspection
• Participate in plant start‑up and daily review meetings and provide details on inspection and test findings
• Complete testing and drive evaluation on completed vehicles
• Create summary reports of inspection and test findings
• Participate in continuous improvement, root cause, 8D team meetings
• Utilize CMM to measure incoming parts and in process vehicles (training will be provided)
• Utilize torque monitoring equipment to verify DC torque tools
• Utilize hand tools (calipers, micrometers, go/no go gages, etc.) to verify components
• Inspect sheet metal surface quality
• Inspect paint quality
• Contain suspect vehicles and perform inspections and tests, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic computer, math, and reading skills
• General understanding of testing equipment
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret information
• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
• Team-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous automotive experience
• At least six months experience as an Inspection or Quality Technician

Competencies

• Being Observant: Aware and alert to changes within and/or outside documented processes
• Analyzing: Ability to comprehend information and make connections; capable of maintaining a logical and methodical approach
• Accountability: Responsible for the consequences of one’s actions
• Attention to detail: Ability to see and become attentive to details
• Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team
• Cooperation: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal, even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest
• Flexible: Ability to respond, modify, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
• Identification with Management: Ability and willingness to understand, accept, and carry out decisions and measures from leadership
• Initiative: Recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly rather than waiting passively for opportunities to happen
• Insight: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems, and processes
• Ability to Meet Standards: Understanding established requirements to complete a task, job, or project and individual commitment to complete them
• Quality focused: Striving for continuous improvement and high-quality standards
• Integrity: Adhering to standards, values, and code of conduct within position
• Reliability: Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines)

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.