Technician - R&D Machinist

About JLG, an Oshkosh company JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world. In this role you will be working with all platform teams from JLG at the R&D Facility. You will have the ability to design creative solutions for New Product Development Projects. This is a hands-on role with involvement on new products within JLG. You will be working cross functionally with various engineering teams to develop the products of tomorrow. YOUR IMPACT: As an R&D Machinist you will be part of the R&D Design team for Access. You will be responsible for machining and fabrication of parts and weldments. As part of the fabrication team in R&D, you will also be working with equipment such as burn tables, machining centers, brake presses and welders to fabricate and create parts. Machine complex/customized parts, mechanical structures, weldments and test fixtures with foresight to avoid any technical issues Responsible for determining the appropriate equipment and methods required to machine complex parts. Responsible for maintaining the equipment and tooling required to perform the job in your area. Work closely with Lead Technician to maintain appropriate stock of machine tooling, cutting tools, drills, etc. to perform the job at hand. Ability to read verneer, dial and digital bore mics, calipers and other measuring instruments. Maintain measurement equipment required for machining activities Assemble and/or disassemble complex projects and mechanical structures through referencing drawings and work instructions with minimal input. Ability to work with Engineering team when machining parts Ability to communicate via email, phone, in person and skype conversations Develop and mentor fellow Machinists to follow best practices and standards. Identify and implement continuous improvement projects. Communicate and work cross functionally to resolve problems. Understand and execute directions and instructions. Follow through on instructions/directions and provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization Plan and schedule daily activities to complete assignments in their order of priority to make effective use of time and ensure projects are being completed within identified timeline Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to all safety procedures during all aspects of job performance which includes regular exposure to personal and physical hazards Operate heavy equipment, machinery or drive vehicles for the purpose of R&D development MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree with three (3) years of experience in engineering or equivalent* Foresight to address potential technical issues with fabrication and machining Knowledge of fabrication and machining terms and definitions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings and 3D CAD models Ability to adapt to a fast pace and fluid environment Attention to detail and quality Ability to manage workload and understand deliverables and project timing Verbal and written communication skills Ability to utilize Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint Ability to travel 5% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree with seven (5) years of experience in engineering or equivalent* A valid Forklift, Telehandler and AWP operator license or the ability to get certified within 6 months. Experience with coaching and mentoring other Machinists. *Note: equivalent equates approximately four (4) years of on the job experience to one (1) year of formal education. Pay Range: $51,400.00 - $79,200.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at . 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. 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