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.

SUMMARY

The Sr. Training Specialist (Paint Trainer) will be responsible for training, upskilling and creating training content for operations around metal finishing, Sanding/masking, priming, top-coat painting and defect removal. This candidate will facilitate training in small groups or 1:1 environment.

This candidate be leveraging electronic teaching presentations, lecture, hands-on props and demonstrations. The candidate will frequently work independently. Being self-driven is key function for success in this role. Working as a team is also important. This candidate must have strong verbal communications and a positive working relationship with all team members, as well as:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitating automotive painting process.Providing training around safely operating tools used in the Paint department.Properly setting up spray-gun equipment to operate properly per the materials being applied.Properly preparing surfaces for body filler.Sanding body filler to accept primer.Identifying defect, what causes them, and how to avoid them.Repairing paint defects.Coaching team members around performing tasks in a safe manner according to safety policies.Providing other team member support as needed.Communicating information positively and effectively.Creating written, and live training curriculum and materials.Developing, designing, and building training props.Performing Training Needs Analysis.Developing training materials following the ADDIE or ADDEDD model.Demonstrating proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, excel, Articulate).Reading a ruler to the 1/32” of an inch.Submitting a writing sample that describes a written instruction for performing a task (upon request).Facilitating an in-person 15-minute training process/demonstration (upon request). Provide a painting sample upon request (In-person sample)Demonstrate paint defects correction (removal and refinish) Designs, develops, and delivers curricula, courses, and associated materials in all available/appropriate training media on a variety of topicsAttend off-site professional development classes.Must be able to work a flexible schedule to cover the training needs of different shifts.Ability to work with different work schedules.Ability to think “outside the norm” to bring new ideas to the team.Ability to professionally grow from coaching, and student feedback.Must be able to travel 30%.Able to travel to other Oshkosh business units to facilitate painting/refinishing training.Assists in the assessment of training requirements across the organization.Consults with line management to identify training needs and find training solutions.Researches and creates proposals.Work collaboratively with both Training and Paint Dept leaders to identify 3rd-party product training.Participates in special corporate and organization development initiatives such as town halls and employee briefings.Assists in the coordination of training events.Participates in industry training groups, internal education advisory boards and user groups.Supports documentation standards for all business unit activities and products.Develops and publishes content within the LMS and Training Center intranet site.Develops documentation while working within established templates.Participates in budget preparation and tracking, ensures adherence to the department budget.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED.Basic experience in automotive refinishing.Previous experience in a training role.Previous experience coaching people.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least 10 years experience in automotive refinishing.Previous experience training or teaching.Experience with basic hand tools.Understanding Pierce Truck Builder.Proven curriculum development experience.Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.InnovativeStrong focus on Quality4-year degree in Human Resources or Adult Learning/Post-Secondary Education

Pay Range:

$72,200.00 - $116,200.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at 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.