Machine Operator I - Weekend Shift

Riceville, Iowa, United States INDUSTRIAL Full-time Posted Oct 7, 2026
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About this role

Oshkosh is hiring a Machine Operator I - Weekend Shift, full-time, on-site in Riceville, Iowa, United States, in the INDUSTRIAL sector.

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Machine Operator produces parts by programming, setting up, and operating a variety of CNC machines including laser cutting, plasma cutting, shear cutting, rolling, press brakes, milling centers (Dodge Center only), saws, and punches. Prioritized work is based on production needs at that time.

Pay Range: $20 - $25.48

YOUR IMPACT:

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

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Maintain company quality and safety standards while operating equipment and performing job responsibilities.

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Read drawings to ensure productions of parts are within tolerance through using various measuring devices such as calipers, protractors, tape measures, etc.

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Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.

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Use of basic hand tools including wrenches, hammers, prybars, grinders, magnets, pliers, etc.

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Operate various types of lifting devices including vac lift, overhead, gantry, and jib cranes while handling material weights up to 10,000lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Six (6) months of applicable position experience or an evaluated equivalent.

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Ability to use, read, and understand general tools used in fabrication (tape measure, protract, calipers, etc.).

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

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High School Diploma or GED.

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Operational knowledge of CNC cutting machines, press brakes, drills, and saws.

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Enjoys working in a team environment.

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Able to run one machine in fabrication proficiently with little to no quality defects.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.

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External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.

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Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations.

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Decision-Making: Requires minimal decision-making responsibility.

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Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work of a relatively routine nature. Requires the ability to understand the follow instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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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 35lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.

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Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.

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Environmental Demands: Occasional: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.

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Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

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Demands/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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