Machine Operator - Alternate Schedule

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Machine Operator B is responsible for Setting up and operating a minimum of one of the following types of machinery: CNC plasma/punch equipment, CNC laser equipment, machining centers, and/or brake presses. The Machine Operator must be able to use the required machinery to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review setup sheets and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished work pieces.
• Ability to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from the database and write basic programs using a machine control console.
• Ability to edit preprogrammed machine instructions as needed.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and change tooling when worn, damaged, or specified in setup instructions.
• Measure work pieces for conformance to specifications.
• 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.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Three months or more related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Demonstrated experience using various measuring devises, including but not limited to tape measures, height gauges, and calipers.
• Ability to set up and operate at least one machine in the fabrication area.

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 50lbs.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: 920-502-3009 or corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.