Assembler - Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Trucks - $21.23+/hr
About The Position
As an Assembler on our specialty ARFF truck team, you’ll play a hands-on role in building life-saving equipment trusted by airports and firefighters around the world. From fitting together critical components to ensuring every detail meets our high-quality standards, your work will directly contribute to trucks that protect lives and property in the toughest emergencies. This isn’t just assembly—it’s craftsmanship with impact. If you have a positive attitude, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and take pride in producing quality work, this is the career path for you.
Requirements
- Positive Energy & Team Spirit – You enjoy working with others, stay motivated, and help foster a great team environment.
- Comfort in a Manufacturing Environment – You’re familiar with—or eager to learn—how things get built, from using hand tools to working with machinery.
- Keen Eye for Quality – You take pride in your work and understand the importance of precision when building equipment that firefighters rely on.
- Dependability – Strong attendance, ability to follow instructions, and willingness to put in overtime when needed.
- Previous experience with basic hand tools.
- Read and interpret tape measures, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints.
- Stand for extended periods and work in various physical positions.
- Lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 35 lbs .
- Maintain balance on ladders, steps, trucks, and slippery surfaces.
- Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and follow instructions consistently.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Previous experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.
Responsibilities
- Building & Sub-Assembling Components – Assemble parts and systems that become the backbone of our specialized fire trucks.
- Using Tools & Equipment – Safely operate hand tools, power tools, cranes/hoists, and forklifts to move and install parts.
- Precision Work – Drill, sand, grind, buff, clamp, screw, glue, tape, and fit parts together with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Blueprint Reading & Measurement – Interpret prints, work orders, and checklists to ensure proper fit, alignment, and function.
- Collaboration & Teamwork – Partner with co-workers to lift, install, or test parts, ensuring production flows smoothly.
- Commitment to Safety & Quality – Follow safety protocols, wear required PPE, and perform quality checks throughout the process.
- Flexibility & Support – Assist with other tasks such as cable routing, part inspections, training new employees, or supporting other departments as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate $21.23 per hour
- Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually
- Comprehensive Benefit Package Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays Effective on day 1
- Relocation bonus of $2,500 when relocating from outside a 50-mile radius
- Job Stability
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Hands-On Approach
- Customer Focus
- Culture for Fostering Teamwork
- Respected Leaders
- People First Culture
- Hiring Immediately
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
