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Maintenance Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift ($30.38+)

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the types of equipment you've maintained, like welders, cranes, presses, conveyors or compressors.

What they are checking: Whether their experience covers the industrial equipment found in a truck manufacturing plant.

Tell me about a repair you're proud of. What made it hard?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their thinking and have solved real, difficult problems.

How do you document your repairs so the next technician knows what happened?

What they are checking: Whether they leave clear records that help the team track repeat failures.

What would you do

Production is waiting on you to fix a machine and you can't find the cause. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep production informed and ask for help instead of guessing quietly for hours.

This is a 2nd or 3rd shift job, often with fewer people around. How do you work when you're the main person on call?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently, make sound decisions and stay safe on a thin night shift.

About the work

Walk me through how you troubleshoot a machine that suddenly stops running.

What they are checking: Whether they work through a logical sequence instead of swapping parts until something works.

How comfortable are you reading electrical schematics and working with three-phase power?

What they are checking: Whether they can safely handle industrial electrical work, which is a core skill for this job.

What experience do you have with PLCs? How have you used them to find a fault?

What they are checking: Whether they can use PLC software or indicators to narrow down problems on automated equipment.

How do you troubleshoot a hydraulic or pneumatic system that's losing pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand fluid power systems well enough to find leaks, bad valves or pump issues.

Walk me through your lockout/tagout steps before working on a machine.

What they are checking: Whether they follow energy control procedures every time, which prevents the most serious injuries.

Why does preventive maintenance matter, and how do you make sure it gets done on a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they value planned work and do it even when no one is watching.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect: • Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $28.38 per hour • 2nd & 3rd Shift premium: $2.00 per hour • Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually • Comprehensive Benefit Package - Effective Day 1 • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays • Sign on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire • Job Stability • Opportunities for Career Growth • Hands-On Approach • Customer Focus • Culture for Fostering Teamwork • Respected Leaders • People First Culture • Hiring Immediately Shift Overview: • Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location • 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2pm-10pm, overtime worked at the end of shift with occasional Saturdays • 3rd shift: Monday – Friday, 10pm-6am, Overtime worked before the start of the shift with occasional Saturdays Summary of Job Description The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for a wide variety of maintenance work on equipment, factory vehicles, and the overall facility. The employee must be able to troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems. They assist in training new employees and must maintain a clean and safe working environment. Essential Functions • Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment. • Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks. • Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc. • Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basis. • Inspect and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems. • Replace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components, equipment, and parts. • Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting. • Operate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safely. • Inspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operation. • Handle wires and hardware. • Transport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facility. • Use a variety of hand and power tools. • Report repair statuses to department supervisors. • Communicate using hand held radios with other maintenance personnel. • Knowledge in welding, metal fabrication, and/or technical equipment. • Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts. • Sweep and clean shop areas. • Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record. • Work overtime as needed. • Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Marginal Work Functions *These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors. • Enter data into computer program.* • Take apart and set up office walls and furniture.* • Work with other co-workers in the same area.* • Fix and repair forklifts and tow motor complications.* • Assist in training new employees.* • Work outside in all weather conditions: snow, rain, heat, and cold to complete tasks.* Basic Qualifications • Previous industrial maintenance experience. Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions • Associate’s Degree in Electro Mechanical Technology. • 3 years of semi-skilled maintenance experience. • Previous Experience in Maintenance at Pierce Manufacturing. • Forklift Certified. Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions *All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request. • Perform all assigned tasks. • Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills. • Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions. • Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers. • Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment. • Hear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from hand held radios. • Perform counting tasks. • Read safety manuals, blue prints, and work orders. • Understand and identify safety issues. • Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor. • Maintain balance when climbing onto a forklift truck, ladders, and steps. • Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 pounds. • Tolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasks. • Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching and confined space while performing tasks. • Have good hand eye coordination. • Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts. • Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively. • Remember task sequence and safety constraints. 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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