Automotive Electrical Assembler - 1st Shift ($23.95+/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 crafting truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in a church to manufacturing highly customized and engineered apparatuses like pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units. Today, over 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road, making a difference daily.

Responsibilities

• Check and complete work processes for assigned tasks
• Assemble, install, route, and wire electrical parts
• Use hand tools including drills, hole saws, crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, 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 blueprints
• Review work orders and schedules
• Work with wires, harnesses, and cables
• Avoid and assist in inventory of parts
• Avoid and assist in lifting parts
• Recognize the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Work required hours and have excellent attendance record
• 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
• 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 blueprints
• Review work orders and schedules
• Work with wires, harnesses, and cables
• Avoid and assist in inventory of parts
• Avoid and assist in lifting parts
• Recognize the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions

• Operate a forklift to transport parts to and from designated areas
• Use 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

Qualifications

• Previous Electro-Mechanical Experience
• 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

• 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 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 a portable step, ladder, and truck
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 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