Robot Operator- 3rd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Robot Operator in Spartanburg to support robotic paint and glass installation processes. You will monitor robots, ensure quality, and participate in safety-driven, data‑driven improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, logging activities, and collaborating across robot cell technologies. Candidates typically have 2+ years in manufacturing and hands‑on robotics or industrial machine

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a heavy-duty truck/manufacturing environment or an evaluated equivalent.
• Robot operator experience or industrial machine operation experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor robot throughout paint or glass install process to check quality and function.
• Resolve repetitive quality defects through investigation and corrective action.
• Attend robotic systems training through sponsorship of MTM.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure all activities are properly documented and logged for proper data collection.
• Follow all safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Robot operator experience

Industrial machine operation

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 Robot Operator will conduct strong working knowledge of robotic, controls, sensors, start-up, and troubleshooting operations. This role will demonstrate strong safety leadership skills, follow safe work practices and work independently. This job can also include sealer barrel changes, windshield and door glass adhesive barrel changes, and paint mix room barrel changes. Other responsibilities such as preventive maintenance, paint viscosity checks, and the use of FIFO standards will be required. This job can/will involve cross training with different robot cell technologies to ensure team flexibility.

Essential Duties:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor robot throughout paint or glass install process to check quality and function.
• Resolve repetitive quality defects through investigation and corrective action.
• Attend robotic systems training through sponsorship of MTM.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure all activities are properly documented and logged for proper data collection.
• Follow all safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) or more years of experience in a heavy-duty truck/manufacturing environment or an evaluated equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Robot operator experience or industrial machine operation experience.

Competencies:

• 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
• Stress management : Ability to perform under pressure and within fast-paced environments
• Reliability : Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines)
• Dependable : Punctual and meets work attendance and deadline requirements

Working Conditions:

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 up to 35 lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 35 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands:

Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, composing reports), writing.

Environmental Demands:

Occasional: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.

Work Schedule:

Routine shift hours

Demands/Deadlines:

Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

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.