Job Description

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 SUMMARY:

Entry level Assembler responsible for safely assembling equipment by following instructions by supervisors or trainers. These assemblies vary in size and require the use of a variety of mechanical, electrical and manual tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to follow directions to utilize proper tools to align, drill and secure components with correct bolts and torque to specifications.
• Cut, fit, bend, and adjust parts for fit or function.
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure.
• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform assembly operations in designated work area.
• Assemble parts and subassemblies to create components.
• Assemble parts correctly.
• Drill holes for wires, hoses and small parts.
• Operate a torch or grinder to cut and shape parts.
• Position parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Install various truck accessories (decals, stencils, trim, carpet, flowering).
• Lift and stack completed subassemblies and parts up to 35lbs.
• Train and work in various areas of assembly in response to production demands.
• Follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Regular attendance required.
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ months experience in a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with basic hand tools.
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools.
• Requires the use of simple arithmetic and measuring instruments such as caliper, scale, and measuring tape.

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.