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 Machine Operator II operate a variety of machines which may require using a computer to access the correct prints. The employee must understand blue prints and orders to complete the assigned tasks. They troubleshoot machines and equipment and may assist in training new employees. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Functions

Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environmentOperate a variety of different machinesPrepare parts for machine operating processTroubleshoot machines and equipmentLoad/unload materials into machines and equipmentApply measurements to parts and equipmentRead and understand blue prints, schematic diagrams, etc.Review job orders and paperworkLift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc. Use of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areasFollow written and verbal instructions to complete tasksAssist co-workers with lifting partsAssist in training new and current employeesUnderstand the differences in parts and toolsSweep and clean shop areaWork overtime and rotate jobs as neededMaintain a clean and safe working environment

                                                                                                                                           

Marginal Work Functions

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

Grinding, buffing, drilling, deburring and bending materialsUse of machine computer programming *Assist in inventory of parts*Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*Rotate jobs

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent educationAt least three years of experience in metal fabrication

Preferred Qualifications to Complete Essential Functions

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 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-workersPerform basic counting tasksRead 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 workMaintain balance when climbing on a portable step to retrieve partsIndividually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 50 poundsOperate an overhead hoist to assist with heavy lifting of parts, materials, and equipmentTolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shiftUse both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of partsOperate 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 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.