Oshkosh Corporation
Pump Assembler I - Pumphouse - 2nd Shift
Oshkosh Corporation, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pump Assembler I is responsible for sub-assembling many various pump assembly parts to be used in the assembly process. The employee must be able to read and understand blue prints and collect the proper materials needed to start the assembly process. The employees use hand and power tools to complete their tasks. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment by adhering to Pierce safety policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:
Install basic pump parts such as gaskets, fittings, and valves
Strip pumphouse of parts prior to paint
Perform drilling, sanding, grinding, and buffing of parts
Perform gluing, taping, filing, screwing, tightening, and clamping of parts
Install covers, masking tape, and bags on components not to be painted, and organize paint cart
Develop understanding of basic pump plumbing vocabulary
Operate pneumatic, hand, and power tools
Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep and maintain a safe working environment
Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks, including logging off job tasks
Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
Build and assemble subparts for the next pump assembly process
Apply measurement for proper alignment and attachment of parts together
Read and interpret blueprints
Check and review check lists, work orders, and schedules
Assist co-workers with lifting parts
Recognize the differences in parts and tools
Sweep and clean shop area
MARGINAL WORK FUNCTIONS
*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.
Work with co-workers in the same area*
Utilize a computer to view prints and work orders*
Sort, inspect, and pick the correct parts for the assembly process*
Pull and run cables, wires, and harnesses throughout the truck*
Operate a forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*
May assist in training new employees
Move to other departments/areas to assist with an assembly project*
Testing of parts and equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1 or more years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent education.
Previous experience with basic hand tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred technical diploma or associate’s degree in automotive or demonstrated experience working with automotive, heavy machinery, or farm equipment
Experience within a manufacturing or operations environment
Previous experience as a Pierce team member
Experience with basic computer skills
Previous Pumphouse experience
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Effective Communication
Building Work Relationships
Demonstrating Responsibility
Showing Appreciation
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Adaptability
Hard-Working
Positive Attitude
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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pump Assembler I is responsible for sub-assembling many various pump assembly parts to be used in the assembly process. The employee must be able to read and understand blue prints and collect the proper materials needed to start the assembly process. The employees use hand and power tools to complete their tasks. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment by adhering to Pierce safety policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:
Install basic pump parts such as gaskets, fittings, and valves
Strip pumphouse of parts prior to paint
Perform drilling, sanding, grinding, and buffing of parts
Perform gluing, taping, filing, screwing, tightening, and clamping of parts
Install covers, masking tape, and bags on components not to be painted, and organize paint cart
Develop understanding of basic pump plumbing vocabulary
Operate pneumatic, hand, and power tools
Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep and maintain a safe working environment
Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks, including logging off job tasks
Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
Build and assemble subparts for the next pump assembly process
Apply measurement for proper alignment and attachment of parts together
Read and interpret blueprints
Check and review check lists, work orders, and schedules
Assist co-workers with lifting parts
Recognize the differences in parts and tools
Sweep and clean shop area
MARGINAL WORK FUNCTIONS
*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.
Work with co-workers in the same area*
Utilize a computer to view prints and work orders*
Sort, inspect, and pick the correct parts for the assembly process*
Pull and run cables, wires, and harnesses throughout the truck*
Operate a forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*
May assist in training new employees
Move to other departments/areas to assist with an assembly project*
Testing of parts and equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1 or more years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent education.
Previous experience with basic hand tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred technical diploma or associate’s degree in automotive or demonstrated experience working with automotive, heavy machinery, or farm equipment
Experience within a manufacturing or operations environment
Previous experience as a Pierce team member
Experience with basic computer skills
Previous Pumphouse experience
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Effective Communication
Building Work Relationships
Demonstrating Responsibility
Showing Appreciation
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Adaptability
Hard-Working
Positive Attitude
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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.