The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect: Direct Hire – Hiring Immediately! Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education Paid Weekly Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective Day 1 , 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 Friday: 6:30am–10:30am SUMMARY The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and operating special systems on McNeilus Volterra Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle. The Manufacturing Technician will be called upon to lead and train operations assembly team in the proper use of any of these systems during build process and final inspections. The Service Technician must develop effective communications and must have a positive working relationship with all team members. YOUR IMPACT Manufacturing Technicians are required to have mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system experience and must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and layouts. Advanced troubleshooting skills are required. The ability to communicate well with all team members and customers is also required. Good computer skills are preferable. Build new products Provide design and process feedback during projects Assist in development of long-term manufacturing build processes Provide training and demonstrations Troubleshoot (diagnose and repair) products Perform first-time installation of detail parts Conduct functional testing of all systems Modify bodywork layouts Work independently to follow build schedules Maintain safety awareness around high voltage and high-pressure systems Operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts Conduct coolant line pressure testing Diagnose and rework high-voltage systems
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees