Assembler

About the role

Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee is seeking to build an extraordinary team of purpose-driven individuals. Located off Joe B Jackson Parkway, this new facility offers an escape from Nashville traffic. The company prides itself on its People First Culture, encouraging ownership, career development, and making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct discrepancies within the process to ensure equipment performance and product quality.
• Build various components in the manufacture of assemblies and sub-assemblies of heavy-duty vehicles.
• Follow written instructions with discipline to reduce potential assembly issues and performance/quality defects.
• Perform work cycles lasting up to 4 hours, staying in sequence and confirming completion of each process step before advancing the unit.
• Utilize special equipment such as torque tools, DC tools, brake bleeders, AC chargers, cab testers, jib/overhead cranes, quality testing equipment, etc.
• Assemble parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics while using safe and proper tools/techniques; install accessories (decals, mud flaps, cameras, lights).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, complying with safety rules, procedures, and 6S standards.
• Avoid back defects and implement preventative actions.

Requirements

• 6 months or more of relevant experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent.
• Previous experience with basic hand tools.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing operations environment.
• Previous experience with Pierce Assembly or working in the Pierce Frame Up department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with basic hand tools.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing operations environment.
• Previous experience with Pierce Assembly or working in the Pierce Frame Up department.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks consistently and accurately.
• Ability to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and co-workers.
• Ability to lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, twist, and reach as needed.
• Ability to use both hands for tools and assembly tasks.
• Ability to assist co-workers with heavy lifting when needed.
• Ability to safely operate and use heavy equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• Stock Purchase Program.
• Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more).
• NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026).

Pay

Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $21.32 per hour.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days 6:00am-4:30pm.

Job Stability

Opportunities for Career Growth.

Customer Focus

Hands-On Approach.

Culture for Fostering Teamwork

Respected Leaders.

People First Culture

Shift Overview: Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days 6:00am-4:30pm.

Job Summary

Assemblers within Saber Frame Up are responsible for applying their job knowledge and skills to work proficiently at every station on the assembly line. This includes the ability to identify discrepancies within the process that may affect equipment performance or product quality. Assemblers will be responsible for building various components in the manufacture of assemblies and sub-assemblies of heavy-duty vehicles. Your Impact This role directly supports our firetruck product line, a product that makes a real difference in communities across the world. These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. Interact with and follow processes through the Truck Builder system to confirm results and ensure compliance with standard work instructions. Follow written instructions with discipline to reduce potential assembly issues and performance/quality defects. Perform work cycles lasting up to 4 hours, staying in sequence and confirming completion of each process step before advancing the unit. Utilize special equipment (torque tools, DC tools, brake bleeders, AC chargers, cab testers, jib/overhead cranes, quality testing equipment, etc.). Assemble parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics while using safe and proper tools/techniques; install accessories (decals, mud flaps, cameras, lights). Maintain a safe and clean work environment, complying with safety rules, procedures, and 6S standards. Assist in identifying and correcting back defects and drive preventative action implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months or more of relevant experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent.
• Previous experience with basic hand tools.

Standout Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing operations environment.
• Previous experience with Pierce Assembly or working in the Pierce Frame Up department.