Automotive Assembler I – 1st and 2nd Shift

About the role

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 engineered 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.

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 blue prints 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.

Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location.

• 1st shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime on Fridays and Saturdays
• 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Fridays and Saturdays
• Hiring Immediately

Responsibilities

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 blue prints
• Check and review check lists, 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

• 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

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience with basic hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

• Experience within a manufacturing operations environment.
• Previous 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 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 blue prints 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 35 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 by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $21.23 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
• Sign-on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture