Automotive Painter - 4th Shift ($20.71+ per hr + $3 shift diff)

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we’ve evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church 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 on the road, making a difference in people’s lives every day. Every step in the process of building our trucks is personal—from innovation and expertise to customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

About the Role

The Painter B position is responsible for mixing and applying epoxy and urethane coatings to products to protect exterior surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all parts and units to be painted
• Apply class B and C paint to commercial vehicles and parts
• Repair minor flaws and paint defects by wet sanding and buffing
• Clean and maintain paint booth
• Clean and maintain paint guns
• Complete rework as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• Regular attendance required
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

Requirements

• Six months of related job experience or training

Qualifications

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Sense of sound is required
• Sense of balance is required
• Limb and finger dexterity is required
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions
• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest

Work Environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.

Pay

Starting rate of $20.71+ per hour, based on experience and education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package available on day one, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Stock purchase program
  • Discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships, and more)
• Job stability
• Opportunities for career growth
• Hands-on approach
• Customer focus
• Culture for fostering teamwork
• Respected leaders
• People-first culture