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Oshkosh Corporation

Metal Finisher - 2nd Shift

Bradenton, FL, USA

146 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 25 April 2025

Job Function: Other

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $20 - $21 / Hourly Salary

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Job Description


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 $19.85 per hour

2nd Shift Premium of $2.00 per hour

Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available 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)

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 position, Metal Finisher c, is responsible for preparing various metal truck bodies, doors, and assorted parts for paint.

Essential Functions

Inspect all materials to be painted before and after preparation

Smooth surfaces to be painted by sanding parts and grinding welds

Prepare surfaces for wet on wet paint process

Recognize, repair, and glaze minor defects with no assistance

Recognize, repair, and glaze major defects with some assistance

Repair and glaze minor dents and gouges

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills

Regular attendance required

All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

Minimum Qualifications

6 months of related experience

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

Demonstrated experience using hammer/dolly technique

Demonstrated experience using polyester primers

Demonstrated 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 focus

Sense of sound is required

Sense of balance is required

Limb and finger dexterity is required

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions

Ability to lift at least 35lbs

Ability 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 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.


Key skill Required

  • Manufacturing
  • Affirmative Action
  • Analysis
  • Communication
  • Comprehensive
  • Consistent
  • Customer Focus
  • Customization
  • Depth Perception
  • Dexterity
  • Innovation
  • Insurance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Investigation
  • Job Analysis
  • Life Insurance
  • Orientation
  • Perception
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Recruitment
  • Reimbursement
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Teamwork
  • Wellness Programs
  • International


Company Details


Company about us:

Oshkosh Corporation is a global leader in industrial technology, with a team of over 17,000 dedicated individuals. Our company is known for designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty and access equipment in the world. Under our various brands, including JLG®, Hinowa, Pierce®, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®,...

Company Name: Oshkosh Corporation

Recruiting People: HR Department

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