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About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company
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.
Join Oshkosh Aerotech as a Machine Repair Technician Level 3, leading advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of complex baggage handling systems and associated electrical/mechanical components. You will also be essential in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs). In this senior technical role, you'll manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance efforts, provide team leadership, and ensure operational excellence through detailed documentation and data analysis. Your expertise will be critical in maintaining seamless airport operations, safety compliance, and efficient system functionality.
OUR BENEFITS
Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair BHS and related electrical/mechanical systems, including industrial controls, wiring, and components.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs).

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance; lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance efforts.

• Lead and delegate tasks while communicating professionally with customers and team members.

• Replace system components (e.g., encoders, photo eyes, controllers) and interpret manuals/work orders for accurate service execution.

• Accurately document maintenance activity in CMMS and analyze system data to identify and resolve issues.

• Communicate critical updates to supervisors and operate equipment such as forklifts, golf carts, and company vehicles.

• Support daily operations by clearing baggage jams and ensuring minimal system downtime.

• Comply with company safety program and trainings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to obtain necessary security clearance.

• 5+ years' experience in the area of maintenance operations.

• Available to work 1st, 2nd shift or 3rd, including weekends and holidays.

• Advanced skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair.

• Intermediate to advanced understanding of PLC Control systems

• Experience with 480V and 3-phase motors.

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience working at an airport with good understanding of airport operations.

• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics

• Experience with passenger boarding bridges and conveyance systems.

• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, project management tools, and CMMS software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of the Maintenance Repair Technician 3, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good, close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.