Fabricator/Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Dodge Center, MN

10d • $19 - $25

About The Position

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, designs and manufactures refuse truck bodies. The Fabricator/Machine Operator produces parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC and other fabrication equipment, including laser and plasma cutters, shears, rollers, press brakes, milling centers at the Dodge Center location, saws, and punches. Work priorities are determined by current production needs.

The role maintains company quality and safety standards, reads drawings and uses measuring devices to check that parts meet tolerances, troubleshoots equipment and performs preventative maintenance as needed, and uses basic hand tools. The operator also handles materials weighing up to 10,000 pounds using lifting devices such as vacuum lifts and overhead, gantry, and jib cranes. The position follows routine shift hours, with infrequent overtime, weekend work, or shift rotation.

Requirements

• At least six months of applicable position experience or an evaluated equivalent.
• Ability to use, read, and understand general fabrication tools, including tape measures, protractors, and calipers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, business manuals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Operational knowledge of CNC cutting machines, press brakes, drills, and saws.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Able to run one fabrication machine proficiently with little to no quality defects.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and other fabrication equipment, including laser and plasma cutters, shears, rollers, press brakes, milling centers where applicable, saws, and punches.
• Prioritize work according to production needs.
• Maintain company quality and safety standards while operating equipment and performing job responsibilities.
• Read drawings and use measuring devices to ensure parts are produced within tolerance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Use basic hand tools, including wrenches, hammers, pry bars, grinders, magnets, and pliers.
• Operate lifting devices, including vacuum lifts and overhead, gantry, and jib cranes, to handle materials weighing up to 10,000 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance eligible on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) plan with company match of $0.50 for every dollar contributed, up to 6%.
• Paid time off.
• Company bonus plan.
• Pay increases every six months based on performance.
• $2 per hour second-shift differential.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 each year, including financial assistance for education from GED through a master's degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed