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.

With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $23.62 per hour2nd & 3rd Shift premium of $2.00 per hourEarly Weekend Shift $5.00 per hourWeekend Shift $6.50 per hourMerit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annuallyComprehensive Benefit Package - Effective Day 1Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)Relocation 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 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’s3rd shift: Monday – Thursday, four 10 hour days, Overtime worked before the start of the shift and on FridaysEarly Weekend shift: Thursday - Saturday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per yearWeekend shift: Friday - Sunday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per year

Summary of Job Description

The positions within Painter IV / Painter – Finish Spray apply finishing paint to large and complex truck parts. Workers may perform metal finishing and masking of parts. They inspect the work of others and troubleshoot equipment and tools.  They provide mentoring, training, and work instructions to new hires and/or co-workers. They must communicate with co-workers to keep and maintain a clean and safe environment.
 

Essential Functions

Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environmentTrain new hiresInstruct co-workers to complete a taskBe responsive to needs of co-workers and supervisorsTransport truck parts to and from designated areasSpray paint and primer onto partsUse hand and power tools to prep truck parts for the painting processAssist co-workers with pushing/pulling carts filled with parts and equipmentBleed lines, apply sealer, and apply paint to partsDetect unpainted areas on a part that is not painted and paint over itDetect and repair defects in the painted partsHave knowledge in skill painting (e.g. shooting blends)Hand sand, file, grind, and repaint parts and equipment when necessaryCaulking, taping, and hanging of partsMetal finish, sand, grind, flatten parts for the painting processComplete finish work including painting and touch-up paintingApply primer to larger truck parts (e.g. truck frames, doors, and subassembly parts)Wipe down body parts of a truck and apply multiple coats of paint to the partRotate between painting, sanding, and taping parts and equipmentTroubleshoot tools and equipmentQuality checks on finish painted partsSweep and clean work area and equipmentMust maintain a safe and clean work environment

Marginal Work Functions

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

Use of a computer to read blue prints on parts*Work overtime if needed*Use of 7-9 step ladders to spray primer and paint on top of truck parts*Mixing paint and emptying waste paint*Operating a forklift*Regulating paint kitchen and dumping waste paint*

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent educationSix years of experience with automotive painting

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Associates Degree in Auto Body repair or related area

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 conditionsTeach, train, mentor new hires and co-workers on new tasksInspire co-workers to get task completedUse and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environmentSee variety of paint colors for painting truck partsDifferentiate shades of paint colorsEvenly apply primer and paint to parts and understand the quality of painting partsExamine finished painted trucks for quality assuranceAssist co-workers with lifting parts and toolsHear safety alarms and other co-workersInspect defects on partsRepair tools and equipmentSpecial paint parts (e.g. shooting blend)Push/pull a cart or dolly with partsMaintain balance on stairs, stools, and on wet slippery surfacesPaint certain areas on a part while crouching, kneeling, sitting, or in other awkward positionsPerform safe lifting of equipment, parts, and toolsClimb steps to reach area that needs paintingRead blue prints off of a computerCarry spray and painting tools for an extended period of timeIndividually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 75 pounds from 18” to shoulder heightUse both hands to perform the task safelyRead prints, work orders, and measuring toolsDetect hazardous materials near or around the work areaRemember task sequence and safety constraint

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.