Production Technician

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:  $21.00 - $29.12/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

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.

YOUR IMPACT:

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

• Test, check, and adjust vehicles and systems for completion and function.

• Resolve repetitive defects through investigation and corrective action.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and make recommendations for electrical problems.

• Develop, implement, and document best practice methods and maintain records.

• Troubleshoot breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance.

• Diagnose and repair problems on production vehicles and provide failure analysis.

• Conduct software updates and calibrations.

• Follow all Safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two or more years’ experience in a heavy-duty truck/manufacturing environment or an evaluated equivalent.

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

Standout Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Two (2) or more years of assembly at McNeilus.

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

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.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance eligible beginning Day 1 of employment

• Company Bonus Plan -- $2K to start!

• 401k plan with Company Match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%

• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement so you can continue or pursue your education

• 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!

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please click Apply Now!

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