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.

Job Description

With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:

Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $20.81 per hour2nd & 3rd Shift premium: $2.00 per hourEarly Weekend Shift premium: $5.00 per hourWeekend Shift $6.50 per hour Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annuallyComprehensive Benefit PackageMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidaysEffective after 30 daysRelocation bonus of $2,500 when relocating from outside a 50 mile radiusJob StabilityOpportunities for Career GrowthHands-On ApproachCustomer FocusCulture for Fostering TeamworkRespected LeadersPeople First CultureHiring Immediately

Shift Overview:

Openings on all shifts with a majority of positions on 2nd shift and the Early Weekend ShiftShift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location2nd shift: Monday – Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Friday’s with occasional Saturdays3rd shift: Sunday – Thursday, five 8 hour days. Overtime worked before the start of the shift and on Fridays with occasional SaturdaysEarly Weekend shift: Thursday - Saturday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per year, potential overtime during the weekWeekend shift: Friday - Sunday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per year

Summary of Job Description

The job within a Metal Finisher performs general labor duties and assists with preparing parts for painting such as sanding and taping. They use basic hand tools and must maintain a clean and safe environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Disassemble truck parts (essential if assigned to this task).Grind and sand surfaces of parts, cabs and bodies.Perform quality checks of work performed.Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environmentLift light or heavy truck parts on and off a cartUse basic hand tools to prepare work for the painting processUse of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areasFollow written and verbal instructions in order to keep a safe working environment to complete a taskHanging or unhanging of partsAssist co-workers with lifting parts off of and onto carts or hangersRecord inventory of parts that may be moved in and out of the paint departmentAssist with sanding, caulking, and taping of truck parts for the painting processUnderstand the differences in parts and toolsUse of a computer to locate partsSweep, paint, and clean shop areaMaintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions

*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.

Review daily paperwork*Work overtime if needed*Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*

Basic Qualifications

1 or more years of relevant experience OR  High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment.

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-workersFollow 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 trucksIndividually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 75 poundsTolerate constant standing while performing tasks along with occasional awkward positions to complete the tasksHave good hand eye coordinationUse both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of partsDistinguish the difference in various parts and equipmentOperate and access heavy equipment safely and effectivelyRemember 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 reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or 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.