Pump Plumbing Assembler - 1st and 2nd Shift ($21.23/hr)

oshkoshcorporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing is seeking skilled mechanical assemblers to join our pump plumbing team. You will read blueprints, prepare pipes, and assemble pump components with hand and power tools in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include hydrostatic tests, leak repair, and ensuring quality within strict tolerances. Overtime possible; training provided for premium shifts.

Qualifications

• Bona fide mechanical experience in related fields, such as automotive or machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficient with hand and power tools used in plumbing and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pipe for plumbing installation, including cutting and threading.
• Perform hydrostatic and vacuum tests, record results.
• Repair identified leaks and install gauge tubing.
• Assemble pump panels and mechanical linkages.
• Read blueprints and 3D drawings to guide assembly.

Skills

Read blueprints

Pipe fitting

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydrostatic testing equipment

3D drawing models

Welding equipment

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.

With a career at Pierce, you can expect:

• Competitive Pay - pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $21.23 per hour
• 2nd shift premium of $2.00 per hour
• Technical premium of $2.00 per hour after successful completion of training
• 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
• Sign on bonus for production hires that live
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

Shift Overview:

Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location

• 1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime on Fridays and Saturdays
• 2nd shift: Monday-Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime on Fridays and Saturdays

Summary of Job Description

The positions within a Pump Plumbing Assembler work within precise and set limits, to tolerances and standards when performing a variety of tasks. The employee must be able to read and understand blue prints and collect the proper materials needed to start the pump plumbing assembly process. The employees use hand and power tools to complete their tasks. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare pipe for plumbing installation including cutting and threading
• Perform hydrostatic leak tests and record results
• Repair any identified leaks
• Install plastic/rubber pneumatic gauge tubing and make connections
• Fit and install pump panel and mechanical linkages
• Perform tack-welding for pipe and bracketry
• Prepare pipe for plumbing installation, such as cutting and threading
• Perform vacuum tests and record results
• Read and interpret blueprints and 3D drawing models
• Ability to measure accurately to 1/16"
• Proficient using pneumatic or battery powered hand tools (ex. drilling, grinding, reciprocating saws)
• Create custom fabrication, such as brackets and pipe routing
• Work overtime as needed
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Basic Qualifications

• 3 or more years demonstrated mechanical experience in areas such as:
  • Automotive
  • Machinery applications (ie: farming, race cars, auto maintenance, etc)
  • Facility maintenance
  • Farming
  • Residential plumbing
  • Natural (utilities) gas/water plumbing
• Ability to perform plumbing and welding functions

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions

• 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.
• Perform all assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
• Perform basic counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectively
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• Understand and identify safety issues
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step, ladders, and trucks
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• Tolerate constant standing while performing tasks along with occasional awkward positions to complete the tasks
• Have good hand eye coordination
• Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Distinguish the difference in various parts and equipment
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints

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] .

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities