Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift
Oshkosh Corporation · Bedford, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Oshkosh Corporation (automotive) in Bedford, PA. 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.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, CNC, Welding, Tooling
- 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 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 75 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 61%
- ✓ Welding 38%
- ✓ PLC 34%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Oshkosh Corporation in Bedford
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Full description from Oshkosh CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
Responsible for performing basic to intermediate maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure with minimal supervision. This role includes scheduled and unplanned maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and general facility support to ensure operational efficiency and workplace safety.
Qualifications
- ✓Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
- ✓Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.
Qualifications
- ✓Experience in industrial, mechanical, electrical or moving vehicle maintenance.
- ✓Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, man lifts, and power tools.
- ✓Intermediate ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical problems on various manufacturing equipment including CNC equipment.
- ✓Must be capable of reading and understanding electrical schematics and diagrams.
- ✓Basic working knowledge of programmable ladder logic (PLC).
- ✓Electrician skills including correct wiring practices, 3 phase electric power, replacement of electrical components including push buttons, breakers, motor starters and field sensors.
- ✓Proficient with electrical test and diagnostic equipment (volt meters, ammeter, AC drives).
- ✓Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Manager Plus, MaintainX, eMaint, Flix, Limble.
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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.
Your impact
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:
- •Conduct scheduled and unplanned maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
- •Maintain and repair machinery such as CNC and manual machine tools, forklifts, AGVs, paint systems, robots, welders, and compressed air systems.
- •Service facility systems including HVAC, lighting, sprinkler systems, plumbing, and office fixtures.
- •Troubleshoot, diagnose, and rebuild mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- •Record materials used and requisition parts using electronic devices (iPad, iPhone, laptops).
- •Assist with relocating and organizing production and office spaces.
- •Support special projects directed by Maintenance or Plant Leadership.
- •Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- •Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with 6S standards.
- •Assist contractors and coordinate materials logistics, including pick-up and delivery.
- •Ensure regular, reliable attendance.
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/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, 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 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.
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