Youth Apprentice - Manufacturing Engineering

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

Assist the Manufacturing Engineering department in successfully achieving manufacturing goals and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The ME Youth Apprentice will receive assignments from the Manager of Manufacturing, or an assigned representative, and will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• Audit and update work instructions, routings, and bills of materials
• Improve material handling methods
• Perform time studies
• Develop methods in fabrication and machining processes
• Perform workstation/cell analyses to improve productivity and quality
• Provide technical support to the production personnel
• Provide input for manufacturing fixtures and tooling
• Assist with plant layout and workstation design
• Learn and use ERP manufacturing software
• Create documentation for new product launches

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Interest in engineering or production industry.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

• This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.  

• In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.  

• Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.  

• Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.  

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.  

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.

Pay Range:

$15.50 - $16.50

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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without