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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 Maintenance Repair Technician (MRT), where you'll be essential in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC-controlled conveyor and baggage systems, along with maintaining and troubleshooting Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs). This role requires mechanical and electrical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to operate various equipment to ensure airport operations run efficiently. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate closely with team members, and actively contribute to maintaining safety and operational excellence.
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.

• Maintain PLC-controlled baggage and conveyor systems to ensure smooth airport operations.

• Service and repair PLC-driven conveyor and baggage systems.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

• Log detailed maintenance data into the CMMS.

• Maintain and troubleshoot Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs)

• Operate equipment such as forklifts, golf carts, and company vehicles.

• Respond to maintenance calls and assist in clearing baggage jams.

• Comply with company safety program and trainings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary airport security clearances.

• Basic to intermediate mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair skills.

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

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

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with 480V and 3-phase motors.

• Familiarity with Airport operations.

• Intermediate understanding of PLC Control systems

• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of the Maintenance Repair Technician, 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.
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