Senior Technician

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.

Senior Technician R44453

The Senior Technician will lead the testing/fabrication/assembly/test instrumentation of vehicles, sub-systems, and parts/components; perform configuration changes and repairs of vehicles and test stands, and following appropriate engineering procedures, standards, and specifications. The objective is to validate new product designs as part of new product development as well as resolve issues on sustaining products. The Senior Technician will serve as a mentor; guiding and teaching colleagues for the purpose of personal and professional development. This role will provide exemplary technical support to the customers of Oshkosh Corporation and Test and Development.

YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct tests and record data using manual entry and data acquisition utilizing operational knowledge of vehicle systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic). Troubleshoot systems, perform basic failure analysis and follow detailed test procedures.
• Assemble and/or disassemble complex projects and mechanical structures through referencing drawings and work instructions with minimal input. Fabricate complex/customized parts, mechanical structures and test fixtures with foresight to avoid any technical issues.
• Conduct testing of prototypes and current product to determine capabilities of vehicle/systems and conformance to specifications and/or regulations, independently with minimal direction from engineers.
• Develop and mentor fellow technicians to follow best practices and standards. Identify and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate and work cross functionally to resolve problems. Understand and execute directions and instructions. Follow through on instructions/directions and provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for determining the appropriate test instruments for product testing.
• Plan and schedule daily activities to complete assignments in their order of priority to make effective use of time and ensure projects are being completed within identified timeline.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to all safety procedures during all aspects of job performance which includes regular exposure to personal and physical hazards.
• Operate heavy equipment, machinery or drive vehicles for the purpose of testing or material handling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Associate’s Degree with five (5) years of experience in engineering or equivalent*.
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a Telehandler and AWP operator license.
• Ability to travel 10%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate’s Degree with seven (7) years of experience in engineering or equivalent*.
• Certified Welder (CW) (internal certification required at Commercial segment).
• Experience with coaching and mentoring other technicians.
• Foresight to address potential technical issues with vehicles and systems.
• Knowledge of automotive and mechanical terms.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations and procedure manuals.
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Mechanic tool set and tool box (required at Defense segment).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

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Pay Range:

$57,600.00 - $90,400.00

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