Automotive Electrical Assembler - 2nd Shift ($25.31+/hr.)

Pierce Manufacturing Job Opportunity

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, building truck bodies has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are making a difference in people's lives every day. With a career at Pierce, you can expect:

• Competitive pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $21.31 per hour

• 2nd shift premium of $2.00 per hour

• Technical premium of $2.00 per hour

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

• Comprehensive benefit package - effective day 1 including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, entertainment, & 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

Shift overview:

• 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 occasionally Saturdays

Summary of job description:

The positions within an automotive electrician are responsible for checking and completing work processes for the assigned tasks. The employee performs a variety of tasks such as assembling, installing, routing, and wiring electrical parts together for the next process. The employee uses a variety of hand tools including but not limited to drills, hole saws, crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, electric drivers, etc. 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
• Assembling, wiring, installing, and routing electrical parts
• Use hand tools including crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, tie wrap gun, electric drivers, etc.
• Drill, clean, and organize electrical parts
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Read and interpret blue prints
• Review work orders and schedules
• Work with wires, harnesses, and cables
• Assist in inventory of parts
• Assist co-workers with lifting parts
• Recognize the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal work functions:

• Operate a forklift to transport parts to and from designated areas
• Use of a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
• Use a computer to track down parts if necessary
• Route wires, harnesses, and cables

Basic qualifications:

• Previous electro-mechanical experience

Preferred qualifications to complete essential functions:

• Associates degree in automotive mechanics or electro-mechanical or equivalent
• Previous maintenance or operational experience
• Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor

Key abilities needed to complete essential functions:

• Perform all 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 other co-workers
• Understand and identify safety issues
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step, ladders, and trucks
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Distinguish the difference in color of wires, harnesses, and cables
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember 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.