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Automation Technician - Weekend Shift

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
Center, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026
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

Strong working knowledge of AC induction motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, start-up, and troubleshooting and be able to demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices.

Pay Range: $22 - $31.20

Your Impact

Programmable logic/automation controllers, human-machine interfaces, hardware, and associated programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD, SFC, Structured Text). Computer/device networking using standard protocols (Ethernet/IP, Devicenet, Modbus, Hart, DH /485, ASCII). Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices. Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs. Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections. Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations. Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner. Follow safety procedures and good manufacturing practices. Ability to work independently. Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualificiations

  • High School Diploma / GED and completion of a formal trades training program or an equivalent number of years of education and maintenance experience.
  • 2 or more years industrial maintenance experience including comprehensive knowledge in the following areas:
    • Electricity & motor controls o Controls & instrumentation o PLC/software & hardware o Pneumatics & Hydraulics o Mechanical systems
    • Predictive maintenance
    • Maintenance Planning
    • System analysis & troubleshooting
Standout Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills
  • Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related technical course.
  • Strong knowledge of AC induction motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, start-up and trouble shooting
  • Platforms include; Rockwell Automation, Siemens, GE, Horner, Opto22


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.

Salary : $22 - $31

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