Maintenance Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift ($28.80+/hour)

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 apparatuses that make a daily impact. We believe in excellence in everything we do, from innovation to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to ensure a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off carts, floors, shelves, etc.
• Check and review work orders and complete tasks on a priority basis
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems
• Replace and/or repair worn-out, broken, and damaged components, equipment, and parts
• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
• Operate forklift, tow motor, tractors, and other facility vehicles safely
• Inspect forklifts and tow motors before, during, and after operation
• Handle wires and hardware
• Transport tools, parts, supplies, and equipment safely throughout the facility
• Use a variety of hand and power tools
• Report repair statuses to department supervisors
• Communicate using hand-held radios with other maintenance personnel
• Knowledge in welding, metal fabrication, and/or technical equipment
• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Sweep and clean shop areas
• Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Forklift Certified
• At least three years of semi-skilled maintenance experience

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• Ability to use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Ability to hear safety alarms, other co-workers, and from hand-held radios
• Ability to read safety manuals, blueprints, and work orders
• Ability to understand and identify safety issues
• Ability to maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
• Ability to maintain balance when climbing onto forklift trucks, ladders, and steps
• Ability to individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• Ability to tolerate constant standing and sitting while performing tasks
• Ability to tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching, and confined space while performing tasks
• Ability to have good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Ability to operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to remember task sequence and safety constraints

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $26.80 per hour. Second and third shift premium: $2.00 per hour. Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually. Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k) plan, company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 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.