Experienced Mechanical Assembler - 1st and 2nd Shift ($23.45+/hr.)

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid vacation

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Advanced Assembler to build highly customized fire apparatus. You will read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and perform precise assembly of complex components according to specifications.

You’ll work on 1st or 2nd shifts with premium pay for second shift, and enjoy benefits starting Day1, career growth, and a team‑oriented culture. Prior fabrication experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and assembly with attention to safety, quality and craftsmanship.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools to assemble complex components.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical and component assembly using established specifications and blueprints.
• Independently read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Assemble, install, align, and adjust parts and subassemblies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Quality standards

Job description

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. Bring your experience. Build something that makes a difference. At Pierce Manufacturing, our team members build fire and emergency vehicles that help protect communities around the world.

We're looking for experienced manufacturing professionals who are ready to put their skills to work building highly customized, complex fire apparatus. As an Advanced Assembler, you’ll use your manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, blueprint‑reading skills, and knowledge of hand and power tools to perform complex assembly work while maintaining our high standards for safety, quality, and craftsmanship. If you’re an experienced assembler, mechanic, technician, fabricator, or skilled trades professional looking for a stable career where your experience is valued, we want to hear from you.

What You Can Expect at Pierce

• Competitive starting pay of $23.45/hour, with pay based on experience and education
• Additional $2.00/hour premium for 2nd shift
• Merit increase opportunities at 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter
• Benefits effective Day1, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Opportunities to continue developing your technical and leadership skills
  • Hands‑on work building highly customized fire and emergency vehicles
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • A team-oriented, People First culture
  • Stable employment with an established manufacturer
• Potential sign‑on bonus for eligible production hires who live more than 50miles from their assigned work location at the time of hire
• Immediate openings available

Shift Overview

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, four 10‑hour days. Overtime may be scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays.
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, four 10‑hour days, plus a $2.00/hour shift premium. Overtime may be scheduled at the end of the shift and on Fridays and Saturdays. Specific shift times and overtime requirements vary by position, department, and location.

What You’ll Do

As an Advanced Assembler, you’ll perform skilled assembly work on complex components and systems used in the manufacturing of Pierce fire apparatus. Your responsibilities may include:

• Perform complex mechanical and component assembly using established specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Independently read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and work orders
• Assemble, install, align, and adjust parts, components, and subassemblies
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measuring equipment
• Perform drilling, sanding, grinding, buffing, fastening, clamping, gluing, and other assembly processes
• Measure components and verify proper fit, alignment, and installation
• Identify assembly issues and perform basic troubleshooting and problem‑solving
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets established quality and workmanship standards
• Recognize incorrect, damaged, or nonconforming parts and elevate concerns appropriately
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, and other equipment used to position components
• Follow established safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, engineering, materials, and