Industrial Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

Detail-oriented Industrial Automation Technician experienced in troubleshooting automated production systems, managing lift operations, and minimizing downtime through effective manual intervention. Skilled in resolving system faults, supporting AGV operations, and maintaining production flow while coordinating with suppliers on quality concerns.

YOUR IMPACT

• Perform and document safety resets to ensure compliance and operational continuity
• Execute manual interventions to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
• Complete skid adjustments to support proper alignment and system efficiency
• Diagnosing and resolving Time-Out errors and scanner faults
• Serve as primary point of contact for supplier regarding body rejections
• Manage lift sequencing to maintain production pace during transitions between automatic and manual modes
• Operate lifts manually when automatic functions are down to prevent production delays
• Troubleshoot AGV system issues, particularly during entry and exit at lift station
• Experience with troubleshooting PLC systems. Understanding of how to read system faults and use them to root cause issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of manufacturing, automation, or production support
• Troubleshooting automated systems
• Experience with minimizing downtime in production environment

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of manufacturing, automation, or production support

WORKING CONDITIONS
The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

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 [email protected].

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.