Pierce Manufacturing Job Opportunity
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. We have been providing the best since 1913. Today, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are making a difference in people's lives every day. With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:
- Competitive pay pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $20.61 per hour
- 2nd shift premium of $2.00 per hour
- Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually
- Comprehensive benefit package - effective day 1
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays
- Relocation bonus of $2,500 when relocating from outside a 50-mile radius
- Job stability
- Opportunities for career growth
- Hands-on approach
- Customer focus
- Culture for fostering teamwork
- Respected leaders
- People first culture
- Hiring immediately
Shift overview:
- Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location
- 1st shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime on Fridays and occasional Saturdays
- 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Fridays and occasional Saturdays
Summary of job description:
The positions within Assembler I are responsible for sub-assembling many various parts to be used in the assembly process. The employee must be able to read and understand blueprints and collect the proper materials needed to start the assembly process. The employees use hand and power tools to complete their tasks. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Essential Functions
- Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
- Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
- Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
- Perform drilling, sanding, grinding, and buffing of parts
- Perform gluing, taping, filing, screwing, tightening, and clamping of parts
- Operate hand and power tools
- Build and assemble subparts for the next assembly process
- Apply measurement for proper alignment and attachment of parts together
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Check and review checklists, work orders, and schedules
- Assist co-workers with lifting parts
- Recognize the differences in parts and tools
- Sweep and clean shop area
- Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
- Work overtime as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Marginal Work Functions
These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors:
- Work with co-workers in the same area
- Utilize a computer to view prints and work orders
- Sort, inspect, and pick the correct parts for the assembly process
- Pull and run cables, wires, and harnesses throughout the truck
- Operate a forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas
- May assist in training new employees
- Move to other departments/areas to assist with an assembly project
- Testing of parts and equipment
Basic Qualifications
Previous experience with basic hand tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within a manufacturing operations environment. Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.
Key Abilities Needed
All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.
Perform all assigned tasks
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
Perform basic counting tasks
Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints effectively
Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
Understand and identify safety issues
Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step, ladders, and trucks
Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
Tolerate constant standing while performing tasks along with occasional awkward positions to complete the tasks
Have good hand eye coordination
Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
Distinguish the difference in various parts and equipment
Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
Remember task sequence and safety constraints
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.