Press Brake Operator - Weekend Shift ($31.65+)
Oshkoshcorporation ยท Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
๐ Appleton, Wisconsin, United Statesvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-26
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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.
Shift Overview:
Openings are on the weekend shift
Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location
Weekend Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, three 12-hour days,
Training may be required on 1st shift - Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days
Pay Overview:
starting pay $25.15-26.80 per hour
Weekend Shift Premium of $6.50 per hour
With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect: Competitive Pay based on experience and education
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
Summary of Job Description
The Sheet Metal Fabricator (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 sheet metal fabrication equipment and build skills across multiple machines and processes. The team member may operate different machines to complete assigned tasks, including press brakes, lasers, water jets, turrets, rollers, and panel 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 sheet metal fabrication machines and equipment to include but not limited to: press brakes, lasers, water jets, turrets, rollers, and panel benders
Develop skills across multiple fabrication machines and processes based on production needs
Set up and prepare parts for cutting and forming 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 experience preferred.
Previous experience with Pierce as a Team Member or Contractor.
Experience operating or setting up fabrication equipment such as press brakes, lasers, water jets, turrets, rollers, or panel benders.
Ability to read blueprints, use a tape measure, and work from job routings or manufacturing instructions.
Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions
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.
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 mach
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