Metal Finisher - 2nd Shift

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church 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 making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Each step in the process of building our trucks is personal – from innovation and expertise, to customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $23.23 per hour
  • 2nd & 3rd Shift premium: $2.00 per hour
  • Early Weekend Shift premium: $5.00 per hour
  • Weekend Shift premium: $6.50 per hour
  • Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually
• Comprehensive Benefit Package – Effective Day 1
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits
  • 401k plan & company match
  • Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs
  • Paid vacation, paid holidays
• 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 for fostering teamwork
• People‑first culture
• Hiring immediately

• Openings on all shifts with the majority of positions on 2nd shift and the Early Weekend Shift
• Shift times and overtime hours vary depending on position, department, and location
• 2nd shift:
  Monday – Thursday, four 10‑hour days; overtime worked at the end of shift and on Fridays with occasional Saturdays
• 3rd shift:
  Sunday – Thursday, five 8‑hour days; overtime before the start of shift and on Fridays with occasional Saturdays
• Early Weekend shift:
  Thursday – Saturday, 12‑hour days; work 36 hours, approximately 130 days per year; potential overtime during the week
• Weekend shift:
  Friday – Sunday, 12‑hour days; work 36 hours, approximately 130 days per year

The job within a Metal Finisher performs general labor duties and assists with preparing parts for painting such as sanding and taping. They use basic hand tools and must maintain a clean and safe environment.

• Disassemble truck parts (essential if assigned to this task)
• Grind and sand surfaces of parts, cabs and bodies
• Perform quality checks of work performed
• Communicate verbally with co‑workers to keep a safe working environment
• Lift light or heavy truck parts on and off a cart
• Use basic hand tools to prepare work for the painting process
• Use of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
• Follow written and verbal instructions to keep a safe working environment and complete a task
• Hang or unhang parts
• Assist co‑workers with lifting parts off of and onto carts or hangers
• Record inventory of parts that may be moved in and out of the paint department
• Assist with sanding, caulking and taping of truck parts for the painting process
• Understand the differences in parts and tools
• Use a computer to locate parts
• Sweep, paint and clean shop area
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

• These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors
• Review daily paperwork
• Work overtime if needed
• Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas

• General knowledge of hand tools
• Willing to learn

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Six (6) or more months of experience in manufacturing or an equivalent evaluated experience
• Ability to read and use a tape measure

• All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request
• Perform all assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or…