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Oshkosh Corporation

Inventory Control Clerk

Riceville, IA · On-site

$19 - $25.48/hr

... refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load ... WORKING CONDITIONS: * Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching ...

Oshkosh Corporation

Inventory Control Clerk

Riceville, IA · On-site

$19 - $25.48/hr

... refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load ... Working Conditions: * Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching ...

Oshkosh Corporation

Welder - Manufacturing

Riceville, IA · On-site

$21 - $29.12/hr

... refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load ... WORKING CONDITIONS: * Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching ...

Oshkosh Corporation

Welder II - 2nd Shift

Riceville, IA · On-site

$21 - $29.12/hr

... refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load ... WORKING CONDITIONS: * Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching ...

Oshkosh Corporation

Welder II - 2nd Shift

Riceville, IA · On-site

$21 - $29.12/hr

... refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load ... WORKING CONDITIONS: * Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching ...

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Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Riceville, IA • On-site

Oshkosh Corporation
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$19 - $25.48/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Oshkosh Corporation rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.
WE DON'T JUST BUILD TRUCKS. WE HELP BUILD COMMUNITIES.
  • Starting Pay: $19.00 - $25.48/based on experience
  • $2/hour Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
  • High school diploma/GED Not required
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pay Increases every 6 months, based on performance
  • Company Bonus Plan

If you are detail oriented and looking for an exciting new opportunity, join our team of Assemblers in our Riceville, IA production facility!
Summary:
This position produces parts by programming, setting up, and operating a variety of CNC machines including laser cutting, plasma cutting, shear cutting, rolling, press brakes, saws, and punches.
YOUR IMPACT:
  • Maintain company quality and safety standards while operating equipment and performing job responsibilities.
  • Read drawings to ensure productions of parts are within tolerance through using various measuring devices such as calipers, protractors, tape measures, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
  • Use of basic hand tools including wrenches, hammers, prybars, grinders, magnets, pliers, etc.
  • Operate various types of lifting devices including vac lift, overhead, gantry, and jib cranes while handling material weights up to 10,000lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Six (6) months of applicable position experience or an evaluated equivalent.
  • Ability to use, read, and understand general tools used in fabrication (tape measure, protract, calipers, etc.).

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Operational knowledge of CNC cutting machines, press brakes, drills, and saws.
  • Enjoys working in a team environment.
  • Able to run one machine in fabrication proficiently with little to no quality defects.

We offer a range of benefits, including:
  • Eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance beginning Day 1 of employment
  • Up to ten thousand dollars each year for tuition reimbursement so you can pursue or continue your education
  • 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%
  • Company bonus plan
  • Many, many more!

High school diploma/GED not required for this job. If you choose, we will provide financial assistance to get your education, from GED up to a Masters' degree-up to ten thousand dollars per year!
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please click Apply now!
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.

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