Experienced Mechanical Assembler - 1st and 2nd Shift

Position: Experienced Mechanical Assembler - 1st and 2nd Shift ($23.45+/hr.)
** 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.*
* ** Bring your experience. Build something that makes a difference.*
* At  
** Pierce Manufacturing** , our team members build fire and emergency vehicles that help protect communities around the world. We're looking for experienced manufacturing professionals who are ready to put their skills to work building highly customized, complex fire apparatus.

As an  
** Advanced Assembler** , you'll use your manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, blueprint-reading skills, and knowledge of hand and power tools to perform complex assembly work while maintaining our high standards for safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

If you're an experienced assembler, mechanic, technician, fabricator, or skilled trades professional looking for a stable career where your experience is valued, we want to hear from you.

** What You Can Expect at Pierce*
* +  
** Competitive starting pay of $23.45/hour** , with pay based on experience and education

+  
** Additional $2.00/hour premium for 2nd shift*
* +  
** Merit increase opportunities
** at 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter

+  
** Benefits effective Day 1** , including:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Life and disability insurance

+ 401(k) with company match

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Wellness programs

+ Paid vacation and paid holidays

+ Opportunities to continue developing your technical and leadership skills

+ Hands-on work building highly customized fire and emergency vehicles

+ Career growth and advancement opportunities

+ A team-oriented,  
** People First culture*
* + Stable employment with an established manufacturer

+ Potential sign-on bonus for eligible production hires who live more than 50 miles from their assigned work location at the time of hire

+  
** Immediate openings available*
* ** Shift Overview*
* ** 1st

Shift:
** Monday-Thursday, four 10-hour days. Overtime may be scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays.

** 2nd

Shift:
** Monday-Thursday, four 10-hour days, plus a  **$2.00/hour shift premium** . Overtime may be scheduled at the end of the shift and on Fridays and Saturdays.

_Specific shift times and overtime requirements vary by position, department, and location._

** What You'll Do*
* As an  
** Advanced Assembler** , you'll perform skilled assembly work on complex components and systems used in the manufacturing of Pierce fire apparatus.

Your responsibilities may include:

+ Perform  
** complex mechanical and component assembly
** using established specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions

+ Independently  
** read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and work orders*
* + Assemble, install, align, and adjust parts, components, and subassemblies

+ Use a variety of  
** hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measuring equipment*
* + Perform drilling, sanding, grinding, buffing, fastening, clamping, gluing, and other assembly processes

+ Measure components and verify proper fit, alignment, and installation

+ Identify assembly issues and perform basic  
** troubleshooting and problem-solving*
* + Inspect completed work to ensure it meets established  
** quality and workmanship standards*
* + Recognize incorrect, damaged, or nonconforming parts and escalate concerns appropriately

+ Safely operate cranes, hoists, and other equipment used to position components

+ Follow established  
** safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures*
* + Work collaboratively with production, quality, engineering, materials, and other team members to resolve issues

+ Share technical knowledge and assist less-experienced team members as needed

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

+ Complete required production documentation, work orders, and checklists

+ Work scheduled hours, maintain…