Tool Maker - 1st Shift

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 Description
Construct, modify and repair tools, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and dies by use of prints, sketches, and verbal instructions. Work with minimum supervision within a team atmosphere utilizing employee involvement, communication, and problem-solving skills. Have basic working knowledge of tool making equipment both manual and CNC controlled. Improvise setups to work with and without special jigs and fixtures. Sharpen and maintain tools as required. Responsible for clean and safe working conditions. Share in weekly scheduler (lead person) rotation, includes scheduling small miscellaneous jobs, monitoring/restocking special tool room operating supplies and labor reporting responsibility.
Qualifications

Requires being skilled in complicated print reading, advanced shop math, operation, and interpretation of precision measuring instruments. Personal hand tools required such as micrometers, scales, etc.

Basic Qualification

Current Oshkosh Defense Hourly Production employee or laid off Oshkosh Defense Hourly Production employee with recall rights.

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