CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift ($25.15+)

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 Manufacturing, you can expect:

- Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, starting pay $25.15 - 26.80 per hour

- 2nd shift & 3rd Shift Premium of $2.00 per hour
- 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, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)

- Sign on bonus for production hires that live >50 miles from their assigned work location at time of hire
- Job Stability
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Hands-On Approach
- Customer Focus
- Culture for Fostering Teamwork
- Respected Leaders
- People First Culture
- Hiring Immediately

Shift Overview:

- Openings are on 1st shift
- Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location
- 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, four 10-hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Fridays and occasionally Saturdays

Summary of Job Description

The CNC Machine Operator (Machine Operator I) position is responsible for checking job sheets and setting up machines for operation. In this hands-on manufacturing role, team members have the opportunity to work with a variety of machining and fabrication equipment and build skills across multiple machines and processes. The team member may operate different machines to complete assigned tasks, including mills, lathes, saws, punches, and tube benders. The team member must be able to read blueprints and troubleshoot basic equipment and machines. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, learning new equipment, and seeing their work contribute directly to the manufacturing of our products. The team member must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Essential Functions

- Communicate verbally with co-workers to promote teamwork and maintain a safe working environment
- Operate a variety of different machines and equipment to include but not limited to: mills, lathes, saws, punches, and tube benders
- Develop skills across multiple machines and processes based on production needs
- Set up and prepare parts for cutting and milling operations
- Use computer systems to support machine setup and operation
- Load/unload materials into machines and equipment
- Read and apply measurements to parts and equipment
- Read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, etc.
- Read and interpret job routings and paperwork
- Identify basic machine or process issues and assist with troubleshooting to keep production moving
- Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
- Use a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet safety, quality, and production expectations
- Assist co-workers with lifting parts
- Identify and select appropriate parts and tools for assigned tasks
- Sweep and clean shop area
- Work overtime and rotate jobs as needed

Marginal Work Functions

These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.

- Grinding, buffing, drilling, and bending materials*
- Assist in inventory of parts*
- Operate a materials cart or forklift to transport truck parts to and from designated areas*

Basic Qualifications

- Previous experience with basic hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications to Complete Essential Functions

- 1 or more years of metal fabrication or machining experience preferred.
- Previous experience with Pierce as a Team Member or Contractor.
- Experience operating or setting up equipment such as mills, lathes, saws, punches, or tube benders.
- Ability to read blueprints, use a tape measure, and work from job routings or manufacturing instructions.

Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- 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 blueprints effectively
- Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
- Understand and identify safety issues
- Maintain balance when walking and standing on potentially slippery work floors
- Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step to retrieve parts
- Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Operate an overhead hoist to assist with heavy lifting of parts, materials, and equipment
- Tolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shift
- Use both hands for tool and machine operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
- Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
- Understand and follow required task sequences and safety procedures

Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

- Effective Communication
- Building Work Relationships
- Demonstrating Responsibility
- Showing Appreciation
- Teamwork and Collaboration

Personal Attributes

- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Positive Attitude
- Willingness to Learn
- Attention to Quality and Detail