Bar Operator - 1st Shift ($25.15+)

About the role

Pierce Manufacturing is a company dedicated to building trucks that protect people and communities worldwide. Founded in 1913, Pierce has evolved from building 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, each making a difference daily.

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to ensure a safe working environment
• Operate a variety of machines and equipment such as mills, lathes, saws, punches, and tube benders
• Set up and prepare parts for cutting and milling operations
• Operate a computer for machine setup
• Load/unload materials into machines and equipment
• Read and apply measurements to parts and equipment
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, etc.
• Read and interrupt job routings and paperwork
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off carts, floors, shelves, etc.
• Use a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
• Absorb and follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Assist co-workers with lifting parts
• Understand the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Previous experience with basic hand tools
• Previous experience in metal fabrication
• Previous experience as a Pierce Team Member or Contractor

Key Abilities

• Ability to perform assigned tasks
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Recognition and reaction 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 to retrieve parts
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Operate an overhead hoist to assist with heavy lifting of parts, materials, and equipment
• Tolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shift
• Use both hands for tool and machine operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints