Assembler I - Trim 2

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States DEFENSE Full-time Posted Oct 8, 2026
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About this role

Oshkosh Defense is hiring a Assembler I - Trim 2, full-time, on-site in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, in the DEFENSE sector.

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

Summary:

The Assembler I will be responsible for assembling various components in the manufacture of assemblies/sub-assemblies to deliver the final product.

Essential Duties:

- Responsible for efficient operations and assembly tasks at different workstations
- Position and fasten subassemblies through torquing, assembling components such as, wires, hoses, instrument panels, doors, handles, and underbodies
- Route all harnesses through facility
- Use manipulators and tools with standard work instructions
- Complete function testing and support validation checks
- Serve as first line of defense by observing components through ongoing quality checks
- Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with identifying and assisting in implementation of corrective action(s)
- Workplace Organization (WPO); maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 5S standards; use best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of models/products in assigned job function
- Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

- Basic computer, math, and reading skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment and processes
- Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly

- Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
- Must be team oriented
- undefinedPreferred Qualifications:At least six months experience in automotive manufacturing Previous assembly experience High School Diploma/GED or certification program in equivalent field Competencies:Accountability: Responsible for the consequences of one’s actions Attention to detail: Ability to see and become attentive to details Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team Cooperation: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal, even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest Flexible: Ability to respond, modify, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance Identification with Management: Ability and willingness to understand, accept, and carry out decisions and measures from leadership Initiative: Recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly rather than waiting passively for opportunities to happen Insight: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems, and processes Ability to Meet Standards: Understanding established requirements to complete a task, job, or project and individual commitment to completing them Quality focused: Striving for continuous improvement and high-quality standards Integrity: Adhering to standards, values, and code of conduct within position Stress management: Ability to perform under pressure and within fast-paced environments Reliability: Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines) Dependable: Punctual and meets work attendance and deadline requirements Working Conditions:Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, typing; Occasional: Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 35 lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 35 lbs.Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, composing reports), writing.Environmental Demands: Occasional: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.Work Schedule: Routine shift hoursDemands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

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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