Quality Technician I - 3rd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation•Spartanburg, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh Corporation company, designs and manufactures last-mile and commercial delivery vehicles. The Quality Technician completes inspections and tests across production, quality, and testing areas at the Spartanburg Plant. Work may involve supplier parts, Oshkosh-assembled parts and subassemblies, and completed vehicles. The technician records findings in the plant’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and follows approved work instructions, checklists, and control plans. The role may also participate in plant start-up and daily review meetings and report inspection and test findings. Technicians may be assigned to a specific area, such as paint or end of line, so some responsibilities may not apply to every technician. The position involves routine shift hours and the physical, environmental, and non-physical demands described in the posting. Training will be provided for use of the coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

Requirements

Basic computer, math, and reading skills.
General understanding of testing equipment.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret information.
Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in written and verbal forms at a level above standard.
Team-oriented approach.
Competencies include being observant, analytical, accountable, detail-oriented, cooperative, flexible, proactive, insightful, quality-focused, and reliable; following leadership decisions and established standards; and maintaining integrity.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous automotive experience.
At least six months of experience as an Inspection or Quality Technician.

Responsibilities

Use inspection work instructions, checklists, and control plans to inspect and test in-process vehicles and subassemblies.
Inspect, sort, and perform minor rework on purchased components when needed to support production.
Record inspection and test findings in MES and other systems.
Interface with production operators to understand challenging assembly processes that may require additional inspection.
Participate in plant start-up and daily review meetings and report inspection and test findings.
Test completed vehicles and conduct drive evaluations.
Create summary reports of inspection and test findings.
Participate in continuous improvement, root cause, and 8D team meetings.
Use a CMM to measure incoming parts and in-process vehicles; training is provided.
Use torque monitoring equipment to verify DC torque tools.
Use hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, and go/no-go gauges to verify components.
Inspect sheet metal surface quality and paint quality.
Contain suspect vehicles and perform inspections and tests as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.