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.

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 rate $21.35+ per hour2nd Shift Premium of $2.00 per hourComprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1Medical, 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)Annual cost of living increaseEligible for increase after 90-day and annual reviewsJob StabilityOpportunities for Career GrowthHands-On ApproachCustomer FocusCulture for Fostering TeamworkRespected LeadersPeople First CultureHiring Immediately

Summary of Job Description

The position, Quality Assurance Tech, is responsible for conducting quality inspections and tests on Fire and Emergency vehicles, providing feedback to internal customers on quality of product, and making recommendations for improvement. The Quality Assurance Tech should be able to effectively determine root cause issues and initiate corrective action as needed. This position is also responsible for serving as an overall team member in support of goals and objectives.
 

Essential Functions

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometryAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsInterpret sales, engineering, production and/or quality documentation and apply when inspecting and testing productRecord quality data and information on appropriate forms and data collection toolsProvide constructive feedback to internal suppliers on defects and how to improve quality and customer satisfactionPerform quality audits of various products and procedures used throughout the facilityAbility to interact with customers and customer representatives in a professional manner consistent with company policiesAct as a team player and assist other team members to achieve overall quality, costs, delivery, safety, and teamwork goalsMaintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsDemonstrate effective interpersonal communication skillsRegular attendance requiredAll other duties and responsibilities that are assigned
 

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent educationFive years or more related experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Demonstrated experience in the use of various mechanical/electrical measuring devices and equipmentComputer literate and experience with Microsoft products to include Excel and WordFive years or more experience in quality inspection activitiesExperience in the use of statistical process control and problem-solving toolsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools

Other Physical Requirements

*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.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusSense of sound is requiredSense of balance is requiredLimb and finger dexterity is requiredAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motionsAbility to lift at least 25lbsAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest
 

Work Environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration and loud noises.

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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.