Metal Finisher Technician - 2nd Shift ($25.95/hr+)

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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. With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect: Competitive Pay - pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $23.95 per hour 2nd & 3rd Shift Premium of $2.00 per hour Early Weekend Shift $5.00 per hour Weekend Shift $6.50 per hour Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually Comprehensive Benefit Package - Effective Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays Relocation bonus of $2,500 when relocating from outside a 50 mile radius Job Stability Opportunities for Career Growth Hands-On Approach Customer Focus Culture for Fostering Teamwork Respected Leaders People First Culture Hiring Immediately Shift Overview: Openings on all shifts with a majority of positions on 2nd shift and Early Weekend shift Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Friday's with occasional Saturdays 3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday, five 8 hour days. Overtime worked before the start of the shift and on Fridays with occasional Saturdays Early Weekend shift: Thursday - Saturday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per year, potential overtime during the week Weekend shift: Friday - Sunday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per year Summary of Job Description: The positions within an Automotive Finish Technician/Painter are responsible for preparing the surface of truck parts for painting. Workers operate hand and power tools/equipment for the metal finishing in order to prep, repair, and clean truck parts for the painting process. They may perform painting on truck parts if directed. Painters apply primer to truck parts/equipment. They may inspect the work of others along with fixing equipment and tools. They must communicate with co-workers to keep and maintain a clean and safe environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment Follow instructions to complete tasks and keep a safe work environment Metal finish, sand, grind, and tape surface of parts/equipment Mix, apply, and remove body filler to uneven surfaces and defects in metal (scratches, gouges) to automotive standards Understand parts, equipment, and tools used for the paint prepping process Inspect and detect in equipment and parts for defects Use of a computer to locate and read truck prints Record inventory of parts that go into metal finishing rooms Be responsive to needs of co-workers and supervisors Sweep and clean work area, tools, and equipment Lifting of parts and equipment Transport truck parts to and from designated areas Use hand and power tools to prep truck parts for the metal finishing/painting process Push/pull carts filled with parts and equipment with the help of other co-workers to designated area for paint preparation Caulking, taping, grinding weld, flattening weld, buffing and hanging of parts Hand sand, file, cut, grind, tape, and repaint parts and equipment when necessary Ability to rotate between painting, sanding, and taping parts and equipment if directed Review of check sheets and notes Marginal Work Functions *These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors. Work overtime if needed* Painting and priming of truck parts as directed* Climb onto roof of trucks to perform metal finishing duties* Operation of a forklift and/or tractor to pick up parts for metal finishing process* Use of a computer to read blue prints of truck or parts* Use of 7-9 step ladders to spray primer and paint on top of truck parts* Assist other co-workers with lifting parts and equipment with other co-workers* Regulate paint kitchen, mixing of paint and dumping of waste paint* Complete paint finishing tasks* Apply primer to truck parts (e.g. truck frames, doors, and subassembly parts)* Wipe down the body parts of a truck and apply multiple coats of paint to the part* Bleed lines, apply sealer, and apply paint to parts* Detect unpainted areas on a part and paint over it* Spray paint and pr

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