Sheet Metal Fabricator - 2nd & 3rd Shift ($27.15+​/hr

Sheet Metal Fabricator (Machine Operator I)

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved 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 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.

With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:

• Competitive pay – pay based on experience and education, starting pay $ per hour
• 2nd shift & 3rd shift premium of $2.00 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, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
• Sign on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire.
• Job stability
• Opportunities for career growth
• Hands-on approach
• Customer focus
• Culture for fostering teamwork
• Respected leaders
• People first culture
• Hiring immediately

Shift overview:

• Openings are on 2nd shift & 3rd shift
• Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location
• 2nd shift:
  Monday – Thursday, four 10-hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Fridays and occasional Saturdays
• 3rd shift:
  Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days, overtime worked before the shift and on Fridays and occasional Saturdays

Job summary:

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 blue prints and troubleshoot basic equipment and machines. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential functions:

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Operate a variety of different sheet metal fabrication machines and equipment to include but not limited to: press brakes, lasers, water jets, turrets, rollers, 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 blue prints, 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 of 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 tool
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Work overtime and rotate jobs as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal work functions:

• Grinding, buffing, drilling, and bending materials*
• Assist in inventory of parts*
• Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*
• Participate in rotation of operating machines*

Basic qualifications:

• Previous experience with basic hand tools.

Preferred qualifications to complete essential functions:

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

Key abilities needed to complete essential functions:

• Perform 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 environment
• Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
• Perform basic counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectively
• Follow instructions from supervisors and…