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Assembler - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation · Oshkosh, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience assembling mechanical parts. What kinds of systems have you worked on?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on assembly background close to engines, axles and air systems.

How do you stay focused and careful doing the same task many times in a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality high on repetitive work, which affects soldiers who use these trucks.

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety problem at work. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about hazards instead of working around them.

What does good attendance look like to you, and how was yours at your last job?

What they are checking: Whether they will be dependable on first shift, since the line relies on full crews.

What would you do

You find a part that doesn't fit the way the instructions say it should. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and ask rather than forcing or modifying parts on their own.

How do you handle it when a teammate is working in a way you think is unsafe?

What they are checking: Whether they can address a coworker respectfully or escalate when needed.

About the work

What hand and power tools are you comfortable using, including drilling, reaming or tapping holes?

What they are checking: Whether they can do the specific tasks the job lists without long training.

How do you make sure a bolt is torqued correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they follow torque specs and use the right tools, which matters for vehicle safety.

You're moving a heavy assembly with a crane. What do you check before and during the lift?

What they are checking: Whether they work safely around loads up to 10,000 pounds and respect rigging rules.

Can you read a tape measure accurately and follow a work instruction or print?

What they are checking: Whether they can measure hose and wire paths and follow directions precisely.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

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. JOB SUMMARY: Assemble and/or install a variety of major and minor subassemblies, parts and systems as directed. Typical parts are engine and transmission assemblies, radiators, transfer cases, auxiliary transmission, axles, air systems, hydraulic steering, electric lines, valves, tanks, brackets, linkages, tinware, etc. May install hitches, bodies, graders, or other equipment where assembly is predetermined. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Cut, fit, bend and adjust parts for fit or function as directed. • Drill, ream or tap holes for mounting or clearance as directed. • Measure wire, tubing or hose paths and cut tubing to length as directed. • Fill batteries and accessory grease points as directed. • Start up engine, check dashboard instruments for proper function. • Assemblies weights up to 10,000 lbs. with appropriate handling equipment such as crane, dollies, etc. provided. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Use of simple arithmetic and measuring instruments such as caliper, scale, and mechanical experience. 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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