Sheet Metal Fabricator - 1st Shift

Overview

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 pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units that have no equal. Today, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road making a difference in people’s lives every day.

The positions within a Sheet Metal Fabricator (Machine Operator I) are responsible for checking job sheets and setting up machines for operation. The employee may operate different machines to complete the assigned tasks. They must be able to read blueprints, troubleshoot basic equipment, and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Openings are on the 1st Shift. Shift times and overtime hours vary depending on position, department, and location. 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, four 10‑hour days, overtime worked at the beginning of shift and on Fridays and occasional Saturdays.

• Communicate verbally with co‑workers to keep a safe working environment.
• Operate a variety of sheet metal fabrication machines and equipment, including press brakes, lasers, water jets, turrets, rollers, and panel benders.
• Set up and prepare parts for cutting and forming operations.
• Operate a computer for machine set up.
• Load/unload materials into machines and equipment.
• Read and apply measurements to parts and equipment.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, etc.
• Read and interpret job routings and paperwork.
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Use a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.
• Assist co‑workers with lifting parts.
• Understand the differences in parts and tools.
• Sweep and clean shop area.
• Work overtime and rotate jobs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

• Grinding, buffing, drilling, and bending materials.
• Assist in inventory of parts.
• Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts.
• Participate in rotation of operating machines.
• Basic counting tasks.

• Perform assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated.
• Hear safety alarms and other co‑workers.
• Perform basic counting tasks.
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints effectively.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and co‑workers.
• Understand and identify safety issues.
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor.
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step to retrieve parts.
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate an overhead hoist to assist with heavy lifting.
• Tolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Use both hands for tool and machine operation.
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints.

• Effective Communication
• Building Work Relationships
• Demonstrating Responsibility
• Showing Appreciation

• Adaptability
• Hard‑Working
• Positive Attitude

• Previous experience with basic hand tools.

• Previous experience in metal fabrication.
• Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.
• 1 or more years of metal fabrication experience.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and 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 by email corporate tale Oshkosh 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.

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