Electrician - Manufacturing

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.

Job Summary


The positions within Electrician I are responsible for checking and completing work processes for the assigned tasks. This role performs a variety of tasks such as assembling, installing, routing, and wiring electrical parts together for the next process. The Electrician uses a variety of hand tools including but not limited to drills, hole saws, crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, electric drivers, etc. All Electricians will work in a hands-on, detail-driven role where their contributions will be seen and appreciated.


Your Impact:


These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a productive working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Assembling, wiring, installing, and routing electrical parts
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures and 6S standards
• Willingness to participate in equipment testing and continuous improvement efforts within assigned operations

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to assemble components accurately

• Install, connect, and route wiring, cables, and electrical assemblies in accordance with work instructions
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on electrical systems, including replacing faulty components
• Prepare and complete work orders in the MRP system (e.g., Syteline) and apply identification tags or markings as needed
• Perform visual self-inspection of work and correct identified issues before final testing
• Use meters and test equipment to validate continuity, accuracy, and safety of assembled systems
• Support training of new employees and escalate process improvements as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 or more years of relevant experience OR a High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous Electro - Mechanical Experience.
• Familiarity with control systems, conduit installation, or electronic assembly tasks (PCA Only)
• May require forklift, overhead crane, or soldering certification depending on assignment (PCA Only)

Standout Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Automotive Mechanics or Electro-Mechanical or equivalent.
• Previous maintenance or operational experience (Volterra Only)
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical components or circuit boards (PCA Only)
• Familiarity with Syteline or Team Center systems (PCA Only)

• Previous experience assembling large electrical units or control panels (PCA Only)

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