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.

Summary of Job Description

The positions within Graphics II are responsible for applying complex graphic applications to the trucks to include, but not limited to stripping, lettering, emblems and customer requested graphics. The employee works with customers and addresses requests and change orders.  The employee must be able to read and understand prints and collect the proper materials needed to start the application process. The employees use measurement and leveling tools. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.  
 

Essential Functions

Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environmentFollow written and verbal instructions to complete tasksWorks with customers and addresses requests and change orders.Orders special parts and inventoryCreates graphics and materials for applicationsMay design less complex graphicCuts out, outlines and prepares materials, graphics or pieces for application.Sets up, operates, and maintains various forms of graphics equipment and tools, such as printing and measurement.Measure and tape up truck for applicationsApply measurement for proper alignment and attachment graphic applications.Read and interpret blue printsCheck and review check lists, work orders, and schedulesMonitors the inventory of equipment, parts, materials, and related items and notifies appropriate personnel of completes paperwork as requiredSweep and clean shop areaWork required hours and have an excellent attendance recordWork overtime as neededMaintain a clean and safe working environment
 

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent educationFour or more years of experience with application of graphics or comparable experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Graphics or artistic training is preferredPrevious experience as a Pierce team member or contractor

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions

*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 tasksDemonstrate strong interpersonal communication skillsRecognize and react to abnormal operating conditionsUse and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environmentHear safety alarms and other co-workersProvides customer service and advice on graphics and design conceptsUnderstands and applies graphics principles and practicesUnderstands and applies sealing and related painting principles and practicesPreparing materials, graphics and pieces for applicationRead tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectivelyFollow instructions from supervisors and other co-workersUnderstand and identify safety issuesMaintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floorMaintain balance when climbing on a portable step, ladders, and trucksTolerate constant standing while performing tasks along with occasional awkward positions to complete the tasksHave good hand eye coordinationUse both hands for tool operation and application of graphicsRemember 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 by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.