Quality Technician I

Oshkosh Corporation•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead. The Quality Technician will be responsible for completing inspection and testing tasks in all the production, quality, and testing areas of the Spartanburg Plant. These inspections and tests may take place on supplier parts or Oshkosh assembled parts, sub-assemblies, or completed vehicles. The quality technician will be responsible for utilizing the plants’ Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to record inspection and test findings. Inspections and tests will be carried out in accordance with the approved work instructions, checklists, and control plans. The Quality Technician may also participate in plant level start-up/daily review meetings and report out on inspection and test findings. Essential Duties: These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Technicians may be assigned to a specific area (paint, end of line etc.) so some of these responsibilities may not apply to all quality technicians.

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 both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
Team-oriented

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Previous automotive experience
At least six months experience as an Inspection or Quality Technician

Responsibilities

Utilize inspection work instructions, checklists, and control plans to complete inspections and tests on “in-process” vehicles and sub-assemblies
Complete inspections, sorting and minor rework on purchased components when parts are required to support production requirements
Utilize the MES system and other systems to record inspection and test findings
Interface with production operators to understand any challenging assembly process that may require additional inspection
Participate in plant start-up and daily review meetings and provide details on inspection and test findings
Complete testing and drive evaluation on completed vehicles
Create summary reports of inspection and test findings
Participate in continuous improvement, root cause, 8D team meetings
Utilize CMM to measure incoming parts and in process vehicles (training will be provided)
Utilize torque monitoring equipment to verify DC torque tools
Utilize hand tools (calipers, micrometers, go/no go gages, etc.) to verify components
Inspect sheet metal surface quality
Inspect paint quality
Contain suspect vehicles and perform inspections and tests, as needed
Other duties, as assigned