Welder - 1st Shift

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – starting rate $29.28 per hour, merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, 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 radius.
• Job stability, opportunities for career growth, hands‑on approach, customer focus, culture that fosters teamwork, people‑first culture, respected leaders.

Shift Overview

• Openings are on 1st Shift.
• Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location.
• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, four 10‑hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Friday’s and occasionally Saturday’s.

Summary of Job Description

The positions within a welder are responsible for assembling parts together. The employee sets up various parts for the welding process such as drilling, grinding, and welding. The employee must be able to weld sheet metal, read blueprints and schematic diagrams, maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Functions

• Communicate verbally with co‑workers to keep a safe working environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.
• Understand and review work orders, diagrams, check lists, and blueprints.
• Set up parts for the welding process.
• Grind, drill, cut, clamp, caulk, tack weld, bench weld and/or sub welds. May also assemble parts.
• Weld sheet metal materials.
• Apply measurements to parts and equipment.
• Use and operate hand and power tools.
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting.
• Assist co‑workers with heavy lifting of parts.
• Understand differences in parts and tools.
• Maintain excellent attendance record, work overtime as needed.
• Sweep and clean shop area.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Marginal Work Functions

• Install hose and cord reels and generators.
• Mounting of parts.
• Retrieve parts from outside.
• Participate in rotating jobs.
• Assist in training new employee.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 or more years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous welding experience.
• Ability to obtain a certificate in Sheet Welding with Pierce Manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Welding or Certified Welder.
• Previous experience welding at Pierce Manufacturing.

Key Abilities

• Perform all assigned tasks, demonstration of strong interpersonal communication skills, follow instructions from supervisors and other co‑workers.
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions, use and wear personal protective equipment.
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders and blueprints effectively, maintain safety.
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor while welding, maintain balance when climbing on a portable step.
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds, use both hands for tool operation, assist co‑workers with heavy lifting.
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.

EEO Statement

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