Youth Apprentice - Mechanical Design

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. 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.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 3RD

The Pierce Manufacturing Youth Apprentice program is designed to provide an opportunity for high school students to gain exposure and experience to the mechanical or electrical design field. The program is flexible and will accommodate various school schedules. This role will be responsible for assisting engineers and designers with design and drafting tasks to ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department.

These duties are not meant to be all‑inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

• Assist with creating engineering 3D models, 2D drawings, and/or electrical schematic preparation using computer aided design software.
• Assist with creating Bills of Material to support production and/or new product development.
• Assist with creating Engineering Change Notice as required to release new or revised models and drawings.
• Assist with material selection for engineered parts.
• Conform to Standard Operating Procedures, CAD procedures and drafting standards, and department work instructions and policies.

• High School/GED enrolled student
• Junior or senior standing
• Must have reliable transportation

• Ability to use and understand linear measurements, Imperial and Metric Systems, and proficient in reading tape measures and other measuring devices
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written skills

• This role combines office‑based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.
• In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.
• Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
• Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Students need to apply through the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program before your application is considered. If you are part of a CESA 6 school district, apply at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). [yawisconsin.org]. Otherwise, please talk to your school counselor.

$15.50 - $16.50 – The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people‑first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporate tale

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other…