Maintenance Technician
Oshkosh Corporation · New Hudson, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Oshkosh Corporation (automotive) in New Hudson, MI. 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.
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 70 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 61%
- PLC 42%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Welding 27%
- Robotics 21%
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This plant: Oshkosh Corporation in New Hudson
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Full description from Oshkosh CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
In addition to the
responsibilities
mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.
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- ◆Must be organized, detail oriented, and efficient with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ◆Must have the ability to effectively work with others and on your own after receiving direction.
- ◆A positive, team-oriented attitude is necessary to deal with a large variety of personalities.
- ◆Must be able to complete assigned tasks in a reasonable time frame.
- ◆Valid chauffer license (Pratt Miller will cover the cost of obtaining one).
- ◆Flexible schedule.
Education/certification/years of experience
- ✓A High School Diploma or the recognized equivalent is required.
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About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
include but are not limited to the following
- •Conduct site inspections to help maintain the safety, cleanliness and general condition of the facility.
- •Assist with basic facility maintenance and minor repairs.
- •Assist with set up and tear-down of employee events.
- •Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks after training.
- •Learn to safely use basic hand and power tools.
- •Help maintain organization and cleanliness of facility and maintenance areas.
Physical demands
- •Moderate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challenges.
- •Lifting up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
- •Working outdoors in all types of weather.
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.