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About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

To supervise and direct the activities of the maintenance crew in order to provide the best possible upkeep and repair of all Company facilities and equipment. To monitor all maintenance activities to insure that quality work is being conducted in a safe manner and accomplished and a timely fashion.

YOUR IMPACT

• Monitor condition of all Company facilities and equipment and make recommendations for its proper upkeep
• Monitor quality of work being performed by Maintenance and Custodial personnel to insure work is being performed in a manner which will protect the Company's assets
• Determine most effective crew size and departmental organization to most efficiently carry out assigned work
• Work closely with all Production manager/supervisors in assessing the adequacy of maintenance support
• Develop appropriate preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment and monitor conformance of personnel to these schedules Insure the health and safety of all personnel by diligent application of good health and safety rules and practices
• Assist in the planning of scheduled shutdown maintenance, special projects, and facility construction and renovation
• To procure, train, schedule, and supervise the Maintenance and Custodial personnel
• To work closely with Facilities Engineering in prioritizing and carrying out assigned projects and maintenance work
• Assist Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities Engineering in the development of capital equipment budgets
• Communicate status of critical production equipment and facilities utilities to Facilities Engineering and management
• Strive to maintain good departmental morale through group and individual communications, and fair and equitable handling of all personnel assignments, discipline and wage issues
• Assist in developing yearly departmental capital and expense account budgets
• Monitor SOP's set-up by all departments for maximum equipment performance and review downtime records and work orders, thus focusing on problems and recommend corrective action needed
• Review departmental responsibilities vs. skill levels and suggest training requirements for employees
• Maintaining an awareness of new equipment, buildings, various systems, new polices, and management changes
• Ensure proper use of the Confined space and lockout/ tagout programs by maintenance and custodial personnel
• Maintain all the departments purchasing and parts ordering
• Provide an off hours contact / assistance for emergency repairs or issues
• Continually look for new energy saving ideas that can be implemented at our company

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree and 5-7 years experience

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at 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.