ABOUT PIERCE, AN OSHKOSH COMPANY

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you’ll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people’s lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The position, Welder C, is responsible for interpreting blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. The Welder must be able to handle complications involving several variables which vary by customized orders. The Welder must be able to work within precise limits and have experience in MIG (aluminum).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one-year certificate from college or technical school; on the job training with experience may be accepted
• 6 months or more related experience
• Proficient in MIG welding on aluminum as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills test

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Sense of sound is required
• Sense of balance is required
• Limb and finger dexterity is required
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions
• Ability to lift at least 35lbs
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest, welder-specific PPE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up and assemble various components for welding
• Set up machine for welding
• Weld aluminum components (MIG)
• Grind welds
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• Regular attendance required
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS TO COMPLETE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Ability to read blueprints
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools
• Ability to build or construct product preferred