Pump Plumbing Assembler (1st & 2nd shifts)

Oshkosh Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing – an Oshkosh company – Appleton, WI seeks a Pump Plumbing Assembler to build high‑pressure water and foam delivery systems for custom fire trucks. The role uses blueprints/3D schematics, with hand and power tools, welding, and pipefitting in a safety‑driven environment.

You will work four 10‑hour days (Mon–Thu) with overtime on Fridays, across 1st and 2nd shifts. Competitive benefits begin Day 1, with strong growth opportunities and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on mechanical/assembly/plumbing experience.
• Experience in commercial/residential plumbing or pipefitting.
• Experience with fire sprinkler systems, HVAC piping, or heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to read tape measures, blueprints, and technical diagrams; MIG/tack welding basics.

Responsibilities

• Fit, route, plumb, and test complex water and foam delivery systems for custom fire trucks.
• Cut, thread, fit, and route piping, brackets, and mechanical linkages for pump modules.
• Run and connect pneumatic tubing; install pump control panels.
• Perform light tack-welding on pipe joints, brackets, and structural supports.
• Conduct hydrostatic and vacuum tests to identify leaks and troubleshoot.

Skills

Tape measures reading

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety consciousness

Tools

MIG welding

Tack welding

Pipe threading

Pneumatic tools

Hydrostatic testing equipment

Job description

## Pump Plumbing Assembler (1st & 2nd shifts)Apply: Appleton, Wisconsin, United States: Full time: Posted Today: R51690**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.****Pump Plumbing Assembler (Mechanical / Pipefitting)****Location:** Pierce Manufacturing – Appleton, WI **Position Type:** Full-Time | Hiring Immediately **Schedule:** 4-Day Work Week (Monday – Thursday, 10-Hour Shifts, with Overtime on Fridays)**Build Trucks That Protect Communities****At Pierce Manufacturing**, we design and build custom, purpose-driven fire and rescue apparatus that safeguard first responders and communities worldwide. Since 1913, our team has built more than 30,000 industry-leading emergency vehicles with uncompromising precision.Every fire apparatus we assemble saves lives—and as a **Pump Plumbing Assembler**, you build the literal heart of the truck: the high-performance water and foam pumping systems that firefighters rely on under extreme conditions.**What We Offer: Competitive Pay & Day-1 Benefits*** **Top-Tier Starting Pay:** Minimum base starting rate of $24.62 *(increases based on experience & education)** **Shift Premium:** **+$2.00/hour** for 2nd Shift* **Scheduled Pay Increases:** Merit reviews at 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter* **Day-1 Benefits Coverage:** Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance, paid vacation and company paid holidays* **Retirement:** 401(k) with company match and defined contribution* **Growth & Stability:** Tuition reimbursement, clear internal career progression pathways, and long-term job security**Shift Schedule**Enjoy a predictable schedule with plenty of overtime opportunities:* **1st Shift:** Monday – Thursday (Four 10-hour days) | *Overtime on Fridays** **2nd Shift:** Monday – Thursday (Four 10-hour days) | *Overtime on Fridays***Role Overview**As a **Pump Plumbing Assembler**, you will fit, route, plumb, and test complex water and foam delivery systems for custom fire trucks. Working from detailed blueprints and 3D schematics, you will utilize precision hand and power tools, tack-welding, and pipefitting techniques to assemble leak-free, high-pressure fire apparatus systems.**Key Responsibilities*** **Plumbing & Pipefitting:** Cut, thread, fit, and route custom piping, brackets, and mechanical linkages for pump modules.* **Pneumatics & Tubing:** Run and connect plastic and rubber pneumatic gauge tubing and install pump control panels.* **Fabrication & Tack Welding:** Perform light tack-welding on pipe joints, brackets, and structural supports.* **Testing & Quality Assurance:** Conduct hydrostatic and vacuum pressure tests to identify leaks; troubleshoot and resolve issues immediately.* **Blueprint Reading:** Interpret 2D engineering blueprints and 3D CAD modeling views to exact tolerances (down to 1/16\").* **Tool Operation:** Safely operate pneumatic, battery-powered, and manual shop tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills, pipe threaders).* **Safety & Continuous Improvement:** Maintain a clean, organized work area (5S) and adhere strictly to all safety standards.**Preferred Background & Qualifications**If you have hands-on experience in **plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, fire sprinkler installation, or heavy equipment assembly**, your skills will transfer directly into this role.* **Experience:** 3+ years of hands-on mechanical, assembly, or plumbing experience. Strong backgrounds include: + Commercial / Residential Plumbing or Pipefitting + Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Service + HVAC & Refrigeration Piping + Mechanical Assembly / Automotive / Heavy Equipment Repair + Natural Gas / Utilities Plumbing* **Technical Skills:** + Demonstrated ability to read tape measures (to 1/16\"), blueprints, and technical diagrams. + Basic MIG/tack welding proficiency (or willingness to learn). + Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.* **Work Ethic:** Reliable, safety-conscious, and dedicated to delivering life-saving craftsmanship.**Physical Requirements*** Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 35 lbs individually.* Ability to stand, bend, stoop, climb ladders/apparatus steps, and work in awkward positions throughout a 10-hour shift.* Manual dexterity to operate power tools and handle small fittings.* Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).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 [e-mail].