Metal Finisher - 2nd Shift

Metal Finisher - 2nd Shift ($24.61/hr+) at Pierce Manufacturing

Join our team in helping build truck bodies and performing metal finishing duties on the 2nd shift.

• Competitive Pay – minimum starting rate $24.61 per hour, with 2nd & 3rd shift premium $2.00/hour, early weekend premium $5.00/hour, weekend shift $6.50/hour.
• Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and annually.
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays.
• Relocation bonus of $2,500 for out‑of‑town relocations.
• Job stability and career growth opportunities.
• Hands‑on approach, customer focus, teamwork culture, and people‑first culture.

• Openings on all shifts, majority on 2nd shift & Early Weekend Shift.
• 2nd shift:
  Monday–Thursday, four 10‑hour days, overtime on shift end and Fridays (occasionally Saturdays).
• 3rd shift:
  Sunday–Thursday, five 8‑hour days, overtime before shift start and Fridays, occasional Saturdays.
• Early Weekend shift:
  Thursday–Saturday, 12‑hour days, average 130 work days per year.
• Weekend shift:
  Friday–Sunday, 12‑hour days, average 130 work days per year.

The Metal Finisher performs general labor duties, including preparing parts for painting by sanding and taping. Use of hand tools, maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

• Disassemble truck parts.
• Grind and sand surfaces of parts, cabs, and bodies.
• Perform quality checks of work.
• Communicate safely with co‑workers.
• Lift light or heavy parts on/off cart.
• Use basic hand tools to prep work for painting.
• Move equipment and parts with cart.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Hang or unhanging parts.
• Assist co‑workers with lifting parts.
• Record inventory of parts.
• Assist with sanding, caulking, and taping for painting.
• Understand parts and tools differences.
• Use computer to locate parts.
• Sweep, paint, and clean shop area.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

• Review daily paperwork.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Operate materials cart or forklift to transport parts.

• General knowledge of hand tools.
• Willingness to learn.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in manufacturing or equivalent.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.

• Perform all tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Recognize abnormal operating conditions.
• Use and wear PPE.
• Hear safety alarms.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.
• Identify safety issues.
• Maintain balance on slippery work floor.
• Maintain balance on steps, ladders, trucks.
• Lift and manipulate up to 75 lbs.
• Tolerate constant standing and awkward positions.
• Good hand‑eye coordination.
• Operate heavy equipment safely.
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints.

Oshkosh is committed to 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 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 protected characteristic.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR/EAR. Applicants may need to be 'U.S. Persons' as defined in those regulations.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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