Automotive Assembler - 1st and 2nd Shift ($21.23+/hr.)
About the role
Pierce Manufacturing is a company dedicated to building trucks that protect people and communities worldwide. Founded in 1913, we've evolved from assembling truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in a church to crafting highly customized apparatuses like pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units. Today, over 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road, each making a difference daily.
Responsibilities
- Sub-assemble various parts for the assembly process
- Read and understand blueprints to gather necessary materials
- Use hand and power tools to complete tasks
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Communicate verbally with co-workers to ensure a safe work environment
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
- Lift light and/or heavy parts on carts, floors, shelves, etc.
- Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
- Perform drilling, sanding, grinding, and buffing of parts
- Perform gluing, taping, filing, screwing, tightening, and clamping of parts
- Operate hand and power tools
- Build and assemble subparts for the next assembly process
- Apply measurements for proper alignment and attachment of parts
- Check and review checklists, work orders, and schedules
- Absorb and assist co-workers with lifting parts
- Recognize the differences in parts and tools
- Sweep and clean shop area
- Work required hours and maintain excellent attendance record
- Work overtime as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Qualifications
- Previous experience with basic hand tools
- Experience within a manufacturing operations environment
- Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor
Key Abilities
- Ability to perform all assigned tasks
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Recognition and reaction to abnormal operating conditions
- Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated
- Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
- Basic counting tasks
- Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints 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 portable steps, ladders, and trucks
- Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
- Tolerate constant standing while performing tasks along with occasional awkward positions
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting
- Distinguish the difference in various parts and equipment
- Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
- Remember task sequence and safety constraints
Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $21.23 per hour with a second shift premium of $2.00 per hour. Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and annually. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Sign-on bonus for production hires living >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire. Job stability, opportunities for career growth, hands-on approach, customer focus, culture fostering teamwork, respected leaders, and people-first culture. Hiring immediately. Shift overview varies by position, department, and location.
Summary of Job Description
The positions within Assembler I are responsible for sub-assembling various parts for the assembly process. Employees must read and understand blueprints, collect necessary materials, and use hand and power tools to complete tasks. They must also maintain a clean and safe working environment, communicate with co-workers, follow instructions, lift parts, operate heavy equipment, and perform various assembly tasks.
Qualifications
- Previous experience with basic hand tools
- Experience within a manufacturing operations environment
- Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor
Basic Qualifications
- Previous experience with basic hand tools
- Experience within a manufacturing operations environment
- Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor