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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.
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
- Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
- Job Stability
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Hands-On Approach
- Customer Focus
- Culture for Fostering Teamwork
- Respected Leaders
- People First Culture
- Hiring Immediately
JOB SUMMARY:
The position, Production Maintenance Technician III, is responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance; maintain and repair machinery and equipment (i.e., press brakes, punches, press, laser cutting systems, CNC machines, welding machines, etc.) and electrical power system within the manufacturing facility. This position requires advanced trouble shooting skills, along with a solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical (single phase & 3 phase 480VAC), mechanical, and computer-controlled systems. May at times coordinate and lead the activities of the maintenance team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
- Sets up, plans procedures, installs and repairs manufacturing equipment and special purpose machines, including equipment’s electrical supply lines and circuits, electrical/electronic controls, piping and tubing, pneumatic controls and systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Diagnoses trouble, disassembles, determines extent of repairs, estimates labor time for outside repairs, or makes repairs and adjustments.
- Performs most complex repairs and equipment/control problem diagnosis and tests performance of equipment following repairs.
- Inspects equipment for proper lubrication, tests performance, and performs general preventative maintenance duties.
- Administers general preventative maintenance duties utilizing the maintenance CMMS system.
- May at times, monitor and prioritize calls taken from various departments to coordinate maintenance mechanics to respond and resolve equipment issues.
- Works with department Leaders to delegate the activities of Maintenance Mechanics in order to optimize response times and resolve issues, set schedules.
- Solid experience in reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
- Researches and requisitions replacement parts.
- Assists in developing less experienced team members.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance or sheet metal fabrication equipment maintenance.
- Valid driver’s license with class E qualification and clean driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journeyman Electrician strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical (single phase & 3 phase 480VAC), mechanical, and computer-controlled systems.
- Experience in operating a variety of hand tools and equipment.
- Must actively participate as a member of the team and be willing to maintain high levels of productivity, occasionally sustaining longer working hours when necessary.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to changing work requirements.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Attention to detail and established procedures, along with being well organized.
- Must have solid math and computation skills.
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SUPPLEMENTAL
WORKING CONDITIONS: The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
- This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
- The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Lifting 36–59 pounds require a 2-person lift. Lifting greater than 59 pounds requires a mechanical lift.
- Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
- Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.
