Brake Press Operator -1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Murfreesboro, TN

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose-driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First Culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a real impact on the world around you! With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect: Direct Hire – Hiring Immediately! Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $21.32 per hour Paid Weekly Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective 30 Days After Hire, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits 401(k) plan with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) program Stock Purchase Program Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more) NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026): Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment Job Stability Opportunities for Career Growth Hands-On Approach Customer Focus Culture for Fostering Teamwork Respected Leaders People First Culture Shift Overview: Monday - Thursday, four 9-hour days 6:30am-4:00pm and Friday 6:30am-10:30am Job Summary: The positions within a fabricator are responsible for checking job sheets and setting up machines for operations. Sets up includes but is not limited to brake presses and lasers to cut, shape, form and bend metal into specified dimensions and angles.

Requirements

• 6 months or more of experience working in a manufacturing environment OR High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Perform assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
• Perform basic counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectively
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• Understand and identify safety issues
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step to retrieve parts
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Operate an overhead hoist to assist with heavy lifting of parts, materials, and equipment
• Tolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shift
• Use both hands for tool and machine operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating fabrication machines.
• Previous experience using measuring devices, including but not limited to tape measures, height gauges, calipers, and protractors.
• Previous experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and/or blueprints for specification such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimension to be cut
• Operate a variety of different machines and equipment
• Load/unload materials into machines and equipment
• Obtain and transfer stock to machine, operating a forklift when necessary
• Start machine and observe operation
• Measure work for conformance to specifications
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain a positive working attitude and environment
• Mentoring and training new team members to set them up for success
• Follow designated procedures for preventative and scheduled maintenance on machines Sort and tag parts for routing
• Perform quality inspection of product
• Regular attendance required

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $21.32 per hour
• Paid Weekly
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective 30 Days After Hire, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Stock Purchase Program
• Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more)
• NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026): Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees