Metal Finisher Technician - 2nd Shift ($25.95/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 producing 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

• Prepare the surface of truck parts for painting using hand and power tools.
• Mix, apply, and remove body filler to uneven surfaces and defects in metal.
• Inspect and detect defects in equipment and parts.
• Communicate with co-workers to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Sweep and clean work area, tools, and equipment.
• Lift and transport truck parts to and from designated areas.
• Perform metal finishing duties such as caulking, taping, grinding, and buffing.
• Rotate between painting, sanding, and taping parts and equipment if directed.
• Complete paint finishing tasks, including applying primer and paint to parts.

Requirements

• Proficient at reading checklists, paint codes, safety logs, and JSA's.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in industrial painting or an evaluated equivalent.
• Ability to start training to perform touch-up work.
• Ability to cross-train.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to remember task sequence and safety constraints.

Skills

• Proficiency in reading checklists, paint codes, safety logs, and JSA's.
• Experience in industrial painting.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to remember task sequence and safety constraints.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401k plan, and company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $23.95 per hour. Additional premiums apply for 2nd & 3rd shifts, Early Weekend shifts, and Weekend shifts.

Schedule

• Openings on all shifts.
• A majority of positions on 2nd shift and Early Weekend shift.
• Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location.