Welder - 1st Shift

Position: Welder - 1st Shift ($29.28/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.

With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, starting rate $29.28 per hour

  • Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually

• Comprehensive Benefit Package – Available 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)

• 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

• Respected Leaders

• People First Culture

• Hiring Immediately

Shift Overview:

• Openings are on 1st Shift

• Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, four 10‑hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Friday’s and occasionally Saturday's

Summary of

Job Description

The positions within a Welder are responsible for assembling parts together. The employee sets up various parts for the welding process such as drilling, grinding, and welding. The employee must be able to weld sheet metal. The employee must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Functions

• Communicate verbally with co‑workers to keep a safe working environment

• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks

• Understand and review work orders, diagrams, check lists, and blueprints

• Set up parts for the welding process

• Grind, drill, cut, clamp, caulk, tack weld, bench weld and/or sub welds. May also assemble parts.

• Weld sheet metal materials

• Apply measurements to parts and equipment

• Use and operate hand and power tools

• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.

• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting

• Assist co‑workers with heavy lifting of parts

• Understand the differences in parts and tools

• Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record

• Work overtime as needed

• Sweep and clean shop area

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions

* These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.

• Install hose and cord reels and generators*

• Mounting of parts*

• Retrieve parts from outside*

• Participate in rotating jobs

• Assist in training new employee

Basic Qualifications

• 1 or more years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Previous welding experience.

• Ability to obtain a certificate in Sheet Welding with Pierce Manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

• Associate's degree in Welding or Certified Welder.

• Previous experience welding at Pierce Manufacturing.

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions

* All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.

• Perform all assigned tasks

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills

• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co‑workers

• 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

• Detect heat when welding

• Perform measurement and counting tasks

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