Production Tech III

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Technician will conduct strong working knowledge of body and chassis operations, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, start-up, and troubleshooting and be able to demonstrate strong safety leadership skills, follow safe work practices and work independently.

Pay Range: $23 - $37.44

YOUR IMPACT:  

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

• Repair McNeilus Refuse and/or Concrete Trucks and understand new and old control systems.

• Act as a mentor for other technicians. Assist and teach others how to look up parts and service information, developing their understanding of the field techniques.

• Diagnose, Repair, and Install CNG systems.

• Resolve repetitive defects through investigation and corrective action.

• Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Test Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment to ensure proper working condition.

• Test, check and adjust chassis and body control systems, both manually and with OEM software.

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices.

• Work closely with OEM’s to ensure proper programming and that corresponding specs are met.

• Strong communication skills communicated professionally with customers and service employees to ensure timely diagnosis of issue.

• Coordinate installation, testing and registration of customer supplied items such as Trimble GPS systems and camera systems.

• Respond to unplanned / emergency truck down situations to provide technical support in the field.

• Work with engineering in implementing and testing new controls technologies.

• Follow all Safety procedures.

• Work with MEIE when installing new options to create work instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in a heavy-duty truck, four (4) or more of those years in a manufacturing environment or an evaluated equivalent.

• Ability to travel for training.

• Successful passing of a welding test with a score of 70 or higher.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance and/or related technical course.

• Strong knowledge of OEM software, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and trouble shooting.

• Experience in OEM software and/or McNeilus software.

• Experience in Can Bus systems.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of hand tools.

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand both electrical and hydraulic schematics.

• AutoCAD Certification.

• Ability to work independently.

• Experience including comprehensive knowledge in the following areas:

  • Electrical and Hydraulic schematics

  • Able to utilize OEM software

  • PLC /software & hardware

  • Pneumatics & Hydraulics

  • Mechanical systems

  • Assist with production and quality items

  • System analysis & troubleshooting

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.

• External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.

• Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations.

• Decision-Making: Requires minimal decision-making responsibility.

• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work of a relatively routine nature. Requires the ability to understand the follow instructions.

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 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.

• Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.

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

• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

• 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 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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.

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