Youth Apprentice - Electrical Assembly

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.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 3RD

SUMMARY

The Youth Apprentice - Electrical will support the production workforce in various spaces. The main objective of this role is to gain knowledge and understanding of the production industry. This role will be a hands-on learning experience while assisting in different production projects and process.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Assembling, wiring, installing, and routing electrical parts
• Use hand tools including crimpers, wire cutters, strippers, tie wrap gun, electric drivers, etc.
• Drill, clean, and organize electrical parts
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Review work orders and schedules
• Work with wires, harnesses, and cables
• Assist in inventory of parts
• Recognize the differences in parts and tools
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School/GED enrolled student.
• Junior or senior standing
• Must have reliable transportation.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use and understand linear measurements, Imperial and Metric Systems, and proficient in reading a tape measure and other measuring devices
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Students need to apply through the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program before your application will be considered. If you are part of a CESA 6 school district, apply at https://www.yawisconsin.org/youth-apprenticeship-application/ [yawisconsin.org]. Otherwise, please talk to your school counselor.

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.