Welder - 2nd Shift ($31.28/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 manufacturing highly customized and engineered fire engines, aerial devices, tankers, and rescue vehicles. Today, over 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road, making a difference daily.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts for the welding process, including drilling, grinding, and welding.
• Maintain clean and safe working environments.
• Communicate verbally with co-workers to ensure a safe working environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.
• Read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Set up parts for the welding process.
• Grind, drill, cut, clamp, caulk, tack weld, bench weld, and/or sub welds.
• May also assemble parts.
• Weld sheet metal materials.
• Apply measurements to parts and equipment.
• Use and operate hand and power tools.
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off carts, floors, shelves, etc.
• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting.
• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts.
• Understand the differences between parts and tools.
• Work required hours and maintain excellent attendance.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Sweep and clean shop area.

Qualifications

• Previous welding experience.
• Ability to obtain a certificate in Welding with Pierce Manufacturing.
• To complete essential functions, an Associate's degree in Welding or certification as a Certified Welder is preferred.
• Blue print reading skills are necessary.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Follows instructions from supervisors and other co-workers.
• Recognizes and reacts to abnormal operating conditions.
• Uses and wears personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment.
• Hears safety alarms and other co-workers.
• Detects heat when welding.
• Reads tape measures, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints effectively.
• Identifies and addresses safety issues.
• Tolerates constant standing for the entire shift.
• Tolerates occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling for below-waist work.
• Maintains balance when walking and standing on potentially slippery work floors while welding.
• Maintains balance when climbing on portable steps.
• Performs welding/assembling tasks while in awkward positions.
• Individually lifts and manipulates parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Operates and accesses heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Remembers task sequences and safety constraints.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k) plan, company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, and discounts on travel, hotels, entertainment, and gym memberships.
• Sign-on bonus for production hires living more than 50 miles from their assigned work location at the time of hire.

Pay

Starting rate: $29.28 per hour
Second Shift Premium: $2.00 per hour
Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and annually.

Schedule

Openings are on 2nd shift.
Shift times and overtime hours vary depending on position, department, and location.
2nd shift: Monday – Thursday, four 10-hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Fridays and occasionally Saturdays.