Student Brazer

Oshkosh Corporation•Murfreesboro, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Brazer Trainee is responsible for learning the skills and processes required to build and prepare specialized Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems that power aircraft equipment on the ground. Working alongside experienced team members, the Brazer Trainee will receive hands-on training in assembly, HVAC systems, and brazing while developing the knowledge and technical skills needed to perform the Brazer role independently. This is a developmental position designed to prepare team members for progression into a Brazer role upon demonstrating competency in required duties and successfully completing certifications, courses, and/or other qualification requirements established by the business unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education OR relevant manufacturing, mechanical, technical, or related experience
Ability and willingness to learn brazing, HVAC assembly, and related manufacturing processes through company-provided training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and learn to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
Ability to safely use or learn to use basic hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment
Willingness and ability to successfully complete required brazing certifications, courses, assessments, and/or other training established by the business unit
May require the ability to obtain forklift or overhead crane certification depending on assignment

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, assembly, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or brazing experience
Familiarity with basic measurement tools and manufacturing safety practices
Experience reading blueprints, schematics, or technical work instructions
Experience with ProPlanner or other production tracking systems
Technical education or coursework in HVAC, mechanics, electro-mechanics, welding, brazing, or a related field

Responsibilities

Participate in on-the-job training and other required learning activities to develop the skills necessary to perform Brazer responsibilities safely and effectively
Learn to assemble piping, mechanical parts, and electrical components for PCA systems using engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and established procedures
Learn and perform brazing and plumbing techniques used to connect HVAC systems and copper assemblies under appropriate guidance and supervision
Develop the ability to set up, test, and troubleshoot PCA units in accordance with established procedures
Learn to inspect and verify work quality and make appropriate corrections based on schematics, specifications, and procedures
Safely use basic hand tools, power tools, measurement devices, and test equipment as required
Maintain required documentation and learn to complete work order entries in systems such as ProPlanner
Follow established safety, quality, and production procedures throughout the training process
Demonstrate continued progress toward proficiency in the skills and responsibilities required of the Brazer role
Complete required training, certifications, assessments, and/or courses established by the business unit to demonstrate readiness for the Brazer role
Support team activities and continuous improvement efforts as knowledge and experience develop