Bar Operator - Weekend Shift ($31.65+)

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 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, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road, each contributing to positive change 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
• Assist co-workers with lifting parts
• Understand the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean the shop
• Work overtime and rotate jobs as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience with basic hand tools
• Previous experience in metal fabrication
• Previous experience as a Pierce Team Member or Contractor
• One or more years of metal fabrication experience

Key Abilities

• Perform assigned tasks
• Communicate effectively
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated
• Hear safety alarms and other coworkers
• Perform basic counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints effectively
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other coworkers
• Identify and address 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

Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Communication
• Built Work Relationships
• Demonstrating Responsibility
• Showing Appreciation

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience with basic hand tools
• Previous experience in metal fabrication

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pierce Team Member or Contractor
• One or more years of metal fabrication experience

Pay and Benefits

Starting pay: $25.15-26.80 per hour
Weekend Shift Premium: $6.50 per hour
Merit increases: 6 months, 12 months, and annually
Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
Sign on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire

Job Stability

Opportunities for career growth

Shift Overview

Openings are on the weekend shift. Shift times and overtime hours vary depending on position, department, and location. Weekend Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, three 12-hour days. Training may be required on 1st shift - Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days.

Job Summary

The positions within a Bar Operator (Machine Operator I) are responsible for checking job sheets and setting up machines for operation. The employee may operate different machines to complete the assigned tasks. They must be able to read blueprints and troubleshoot basic equipment and machines. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Functions

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Operate a variety of different machines and equipment to include but not limited to: 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 a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Use a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
• Assist co-workers with lifting parts
• Understand the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean the shop
• Work overtime and rotate jobs as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Marginal Work Functions

• Grinding, buffing, drilling, and bending materials
• Absorb inventory of parts
• Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas
• Participate in rotation of operating machines

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience with basic hand tools
• Previous experience in metal fabrication

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pierce Team Member or Contractor
• One or more years of metal fabrication experience

Job Opportunities

Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.