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.

Summary of Job Description

The positions within Painter I perform general labor such as moving, washing, and cleaning parts. Workers may also assist with preparing parts for painting such as sanding and taping. They use basic hand tools and must maintain a clean and safe environment.
 

Essential Functions

Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environmentLift light or heavy truck parts on and off a cartUse basic hand tools to prepare work for the painting processUse of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areasFollow written and verbal instructions in order to keep a safe working environment to complete a taskHanging or unhanging of partsAssist co-workers with lifting parts off of and onto carts or hangersWash and clean truck parts for the painting processRecord inventory of parts that may be moved in and out of the paint departmentAssist with sanding, caulking, and taping of truck parts for the painting processUnderstand the differences in parts and toolsUse of a computer to locate partsSweep, paint, and clean shop areaMaintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions

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

Review daily paperwork*Work overtime if needed*Use a pneumatic sprayer to wash parts*Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent educationPrevious experience as a contractor or employee of Pierce

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment

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 assigned tasksDemonstrate strong interpersonal communication skillsRecognize and react to abnormal operating conditionsUse and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environmentSee variety of colors and inspect parts for washing and delivery of partsReject incomplete partsHear safety alarms and other co-workersUse and control toolsPerform basic counting tasksFollow instructions from supervisors and other co-workersMaintain balance when walking and standing on slippery work floor while pushing a cart with equipment/partsUse a computer to track down parts if necessaryIndividually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds ranging from 24” to 38”Tolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shiftUse both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of partsClimb in and out of materials cart with a 6” stepRemember task sequence and safety constraints

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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation 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. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.