Metal Finisher Technician - 2nd Shift ($25.95/hr+)

Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. 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.

Requirements

Proficient at reading checklists, paint codes, safety logs and JSA's
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to start training to perform touch-up work
Ability to cross-train

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or its equivalent
Three (3) or more years of experience in industrial painting or an evaluated equivalent

Responsibilities

Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
Follow instructions to complete tasks and keep a safe work environment
Metal finish, sand, grind, and tape surface of parts/equipment
Mix, apply, and remove body filler to uneven surfaces and defects in metal (scratches, gouges) to automotive standards
Understand parts, equipment, and tools used for the paint prepping process
Inspect and detect in equipment and parts for defects
Use of a computer to locate and read truck prints
Record inventory of parts that go into metal finishing rooms
Be responsive to needs of co-workers and supervisors
Sweep and clean work area, tools, and equipment
Lifting of parts and equipment
Transport truck parts to and from designated areas
Use hand and power tools to prep truck parts for the metal finishing/painting process
Push/pull carts filled with parts and equipment with the help of other co-workers to designated area for paint preparation
Caulking, taping, grinding weld, flattening weld, buffing and hanging of parts
Hand sand, file, cut, grind, tape, and repaint parts and equipment when necessary
Ability to rotate between painting, sanding, and taping parts and equipment if directed
Review of check sheets and notes
Work overtime if needed
Painting and priming of truck parts as directed
Climb onto roof of trucks to perform metal finishing duties
Operation of a forklift and/or tractor to pick up parts for metal finishing process
Use of a computer to read blue prints of truck or parts
Use of 7-9 step ladders to spray primer and paint on top of truck parts
Assist other co-workers with lifting parts and equipment with other co-workers
Regulate paint kitchen, mixing of paint and dumping of waste paint
Complete paint finishing tasks
Apply primer to truck parts (e.g. truck frames, doors, and subassembly parts)
Wipe down the body parts of a truck and apply multiple coats of paint to the part
Bleed lines, apply sealer, and apply paint to parts
Detect unpainted areas on a part and paint over it
Spray paint and primer onto parts
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
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