About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt 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.Summary of Job DescriptionThe position, Graphics Team Leader, will serve as a design artist to produce drawings and output files to be used in the design, production, and application of striping, lettering and paint layouts on Emergency Vehicles. Position will be responsible for motivating, leading, and problem-solving team members in the department. The Leader must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the department to effectively lead and train the team. This position is also responsible for making judgements regarding scheduling, work priorities, and material availability; handling employee concerns; applying rational systems to solve practical problems; dealing with a variety of concrete variables with only limited standardization; and interpreting a variety of written, oral, diagrammatic, and/or schedule instructions.Essential Functions
Demonstrate a working knowledge of common print shop equipment, including plotters, printers and the laser engraver
Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time
Monitor and adjust workflow to meet the requirements of the schedule
Perform product inspections and evaluate the quality of the work prior to the product leaving the area
Perform inventory of stock and communicate all shortages to the appropriate personnel (shortage boards, material planners, etc.)
Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production
Provide image retouching and additional image manipulation
Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both the customers and print shop
Must be willing to lead by example through hands-on work
Ability to interact with customers and customer representatives in a professional manner consistent with company practices
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
High School Diploma or equivalent education
8+ years of related experience
Demonstrated experience performing tasks of the department.
Must not have three or more attendance points within the past 12 months
Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions
Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft products to include Excel and Word
Significant course work in graphic design, vinyl print production, visual arts or related field
Strong portfolio showing a variety of production work and experience that demonstrates a clear knowledge of vinyl print production
Solid knowledge of printing processes and adept with software applications such as Corel
Other Physical RequirementsAll 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, 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; 36-59 pounds requires a 2-person lift; greater than 59 pounds requires a mechanical lift
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest
Work EnvironmentWorking 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.
