Maintenance Technician/Master Electrician - 1st Shift
Oshkosh Corporation · Bradenton, FL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Oshkosh Corporation (automotive) in Bradenton, FL.
- Tools it names
- CNC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 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 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 52 other live reliability postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- PLC 32%
- Root cause 26%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Oshkosh Corporation in Bradenton
1 other open role at this site · 2 people we found in reliability roles at Oshkosh Corporation.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
Full description from Oshkosh CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
The position, Production Maintenance Technician III, is responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance; maintain and repair machinery and equipment (i.e., press brakes, punches, press, laser cutting systems, CNC machines, welding machines, etc.) and electrical power system within the manufacturing facility. This position requires advanced trouble shooting skills, along with a solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical (single phase & 3 phase 480VAC), mechanical, and computer-controlled systems. May at times coordinate and lead the activities of the maintenance team.
Responsibilities
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
- ◆Sets up, plans procedures, installs and repairs manufacturing equipment and special purpose machines, including equipment’s electrical supply lines and circuits, electrical/electronic controls, piping and tubing, pneumatic controls and systems, and hydraulic systems.
- ◆Diagnoses trouble, disassembles, determines extent of repairs, estimates labor time for outside repairs, or makes repairs and adjustments.
- ◆Performs most complex repairs and equipment/control problem diagnosis and tests performance of equipment following repairs.
- ◆Inspects equipment for proper lubrication, tests performance, and performs general preventative maintenance duties.
- ◆Administers general preventative maintenance duties utilizing the maintenance CMMS system.
- ◆May at times, monitor and prioritize calls taken from various departments to coordinate maintenance mechanics to respond and resolve equipment issues.
- ◆Works with department Leaders to delegate the activities of Maintenance Mechanics in order to optimize response times and resolve issues, set schedules.
- ◆Solid experience in reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
- ◆Researches and requisitions replacement parts.
- ◆Assists in developing less experienced team members.
- ◆Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- ◆Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
- ✓Minimum five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance or sheet metal fabrication equipment maintenance.
- ✓Valid driver’s license with class E qualification and clean driving record.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Journeyman Electrician strongly preferred
- ✓Advanced knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical (single phase & 3 phase 480VAC), mechanical, and computer-controlled systems.
- ✓Experience in operating a variety of hand tools and equipment.
- ✓Must actively participate as a member of the team and be willing to maintain high levels of productivity, occasionally sustaining longer working hours when necessary.
- ✓Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to changing work requirements.
- ✓Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- ✓Attention to detail and established procedures, along with being well organized.
- ✓Must have solid math and computation skills.
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About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect
- •Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education
- •Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1
- •Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
- •Job Stability
- •Opportunities for Career Growth
- •Hands-On Approach
- •Customer Focus
- •Culture for Fostering Teamwork
- •Respected Leaders
- •People First Culture
- •Hiring Immediately
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, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
- •Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Lifting 36–59 pounds require a 2-person lift. Lifting greater than 59 pounds requires a mechanical lift.
- •Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
- •Visual and auditory