Assembler - Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Trucks - $20.61+/hr
Assembler - Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Trucks - $20.61+/hr
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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 youll find more than 30000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in peoples 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.
- Competitive Pay pay based on experience and education minimum starting rate $20.61 per hour
- Merit increases at 6 months 12 months and then annually
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability benefits 401k plan & company match tuition reimbursement wellness programs paid vacation paid holidays
- Effective on day 1
- Relocation bonus of $2500 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:
- Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position department and location
- 1st shift: Monday - Thursday four 10 hour days overtime on Fridays and occasional Saturdays
About the Role
As an Assembler on our specialty ARFF truck team youll play a hands-on role in building life-saving equipment trusted by airports and firefighters around the world. From fitting together critical components to ensuring every detail meets our high-quality standards your work will directly contribute to trucks that protect lives and property in the toughest emergencies.
This isnt just assemblyits craftsmanship with impact. If you have a positive attitude enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take pride in producing quality work this is the career path for you.
Essential Functions
Assemblers in our ARFF division take on a variety of hands-on responsibilities including:
- Building & Sub-Assembling Components Assemble parts and systems that become the backbone of our specialized fire trucks.
- Using Tools & Equipment Safely operate hand tools power tools cranes/hoists and forklifts to move and install parts.
- Precision Work Drill sand grind buff clamp screw glue tape and fit parts together with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Blueprint Reading & Measurement Interpret prints work orders and checklists to ensure proper fit alignment and function.
- Collaboration & Teamwork Partner with co-workers to lift install or test parts ensuring production flows smoothly.
- Commitment to Safety & Quality Follow safety protocols wear required PPE and perform quality checks throughout the process.
- Flexibility & Support Assist with other tasks such as cable routing part inspections training new employees or supporting other departments as needed.
What Were Looking For
Were seeking individuals who bring:
- Positive Energy & Team Spirit You enjoy working with others stay motivated and help foster a great team environment.
- Comfort in a Manufacturing Environment Youre familiar withor eager to learnhow things get built from using hand tools to working with machinery.
- Keen Eye for Quality You take pride in your work and understand the importance of precision when building equipment that firefighters rely on.
- Dependability Strong attendance ability to follow instructions and willingness to put in overtime when needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Previous experience with basic hand tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.
Key Abilities Needed
- Read and interpret tape measures safety manuals work orders and blueprints.
- Stand for extended periods and work in various physical positions.
- Lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
- Maintain balance on ladders steps trucks and slippery surfaces.
- Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and follow instructions consistently.
Why Join Us
- Meaningful Work: Be part of building world-class ARFF trucks that save lives around the globe.
- Growth & Training: Start here but grow your skills and career with us through ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
- Team Culture: Work alongside positive motivated colleagues who take pride in what they do.
- Impact You Can See: Every completed truck is a direct reflection of your skill and craftsmanship.
If youre looking for a career where your hands-on work makes a difference bring your energy precision and teamwork to our ARFF assembly team. Apply today!
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 .
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity 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 Corporations 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
