Automotive Finish Painter - 2nd Shift

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we have evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis to creating highly customized, carefully designed, and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, with over 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road, we are making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $26.33 per hour
  • 2nd & 3rd Shift premium of $2.00 per hour
• Early Weekend Shift $5.00 per hour
• Weekend Shift $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, 401(k) plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, PTO, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships, and 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 for fostering teamwork
• People‑First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

• Openings on all shifts with a majority of positions on 2nd 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
• 3rd shift:
  Monday – Thursday, four 10‑hour days, overtime worked before the start of the shift and on Fridays
• Early Weekend shift:
  Thursday – Saturday, 12‑hour days, work 36 hours, average 130 days per year
• Weekend shift:
  Friday – Sunday, 12‑hour days, work 36 hours, average 130 days per year

The positions within an Automotive Painter apply primer to truck parts, paint, spray truck parts and equipment, inspect work, maintain tools and equipment, and uphold a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include communication with co‑workers, transporting parts, using hand and power tools, operating paint lines, applying primer and paint, performing finishing tasks, and maintaining a safe workspace.

• Communicate verbally with co‑workers to maintain a safe working environment
• Transport truck parts to and from designated areas
• Spray paint and primer onto parts
• Use hand and power tools to prep truck parts for the painting process
• Push/pull carts with parts and equipment to designated areas
• Bleed lines, apply sealer, and apply paint to parts
• Detect unpainted areas on a part and paint over it
• Repair defects in painted parts
• Caulk, tape, and hang parts
• Hand sand, file, grind, and repaint parts and equipment when necessary
• Complete paint finishing tasks
• Apply primer to truck parts (e.g., truck frames, doors, subassembly parts)
• Wipe down truck body parts and apply multiple coats of paint
• Rotate between painting, sanding, and taping parts and equipment
• Clean work area and work tools
• Review check sheets and notes
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

• Use a computer to read blueprints on parts
• Work overtime if needed
• Use 7–9 step ladders to spray primer and paint on top of truck parts
• Assist co‑workers with lifting parts and equipment
• Mix paint and empty waste paint
• Operate a forklift
• Regulate paint kitchen and dump waste paint

• Proficiency at reading checklists, paint codes, safety logs and JSA's
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in every step of the paint process
• Knowledge in fine line painting
• Ability to cross‑train

• High School Diploma or its equivalence
• Five (5) or more years of experience in industrial painting or an equivalent
• Painting certifications

• Perform assigned tasks with or without reasonable accommodations
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated
• Use and control work tools for painting and spraying
• Identify…