Senior Assembler

Oshkosh Corporation•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more. The Senior Assembler will assemble mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components to produce industrial assemblies conforming to product and customer specifications using hand tools, powered tools and material handling equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
10+ years’ experience with medium/heavy mechanical assembly required
Demonstrated performance of thorough understanding of blueprints and technical documentation
Ability to operate mechanical and electrical tooling
Attention to detail, quality and safety
Ability to use judgment to perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures

Responsibilities

Provide work center guidance and training of other associates
Identify and implement solutions for improved product build process, design or work center layout
Assist Value Stream Leadership in ensuring work center or business goals are achieved measured by Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost key performance indicators
Use and interpret blueprints, product specifications and technical specifications
Understand and demonstrate performance of multiple work center requirements and manufacturing disciplines
Trouble shoot and problem solve assembly challenges and work with support departments to create corrective action
Active participation in team daily management and problem solving
Work as part of a team to achieve daily production goals in an industrial manufacturing environment
Use various types of hand tools in the assembly
Use and interpret mechanical drawings and bills of material
Use and interpret Standard Work, SOPs or Work Instructions to conform to process specifications
Make electrical connections using prefabricated harnesses
Self-audit/inspect assembled work using drawings and checklists
Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment
Inform Value Stream leadership of Safety or Quality non-conformances or opportunities for improvement
Participate in continuous improvement activities