Quality Technician I

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Quality Technician I to support manufacturing operations in a production environment. You will identify quality issues, perform audits, and collaborate with plant teams to ensure first-pass quality and continuous improvement.

The role requires overtime availability, on-site presence, and strong MS Office skills. It offers growth opportunities within a global manufacturing company and exposure to diverse quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Overtime may be required to meet production demands.
• Regular attendance on-site is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and perform basic measurements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report quality issues to the Operations team.
• Collaborate with supervisors to troubleshoot quality concerns.
• Communicate supplier-related quality issues to Supplier Quality Technicians and suppliers.
• Promote first-pass quality throughout manufacturing.
• Conduct audits based on engineering specifications.
• Operate or move equipment as needed for inspection.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Reading engineering drawings

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.JOB SUMMARYThe Quality Technician I supports manufacturing operations by identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues throughout the production process. This role collaborates with plant teams to ensure first-pass quality, perform audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.YOUR IMPACTThese duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:Manage internal quality tasks within an assigned production area.Identify and report quality issues to all levels of the Operations team.Collaborate with supervisors and team members to troubleshoot and resolve quality concerns.Communicate supplier-related quality issues to Supplier Quality Technicians and suppliers.Promote first-pass quality throughout the manufacturing process.Participate in cross-functional team meetings related to quality and production.Conduct process and final product audits based on engineering specifications.Operate or move JLG equipment as needed for inspection or troubleshooting.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAbility and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONSComputer literate with Microsoft office especially Excel, Word, and Power Point.Strong phone and communication skills.Interpersonal skills.Sound Business Acumen.Knowledge of standard measurement tools.Strong math skills.Ability to read engineering drawings.Good driving record with minimal violations.WORKING CONDITIONSThe following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.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 at [e-mail] 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.