At Pierce Manufacturing, we live by a common mantra that every day we do “work that matters.” Every member of the Pierce team contributes to support the brave men and women in the fire service who put their lives on the line to protect their communities.

To us, every step of the fire truck manufacturing and ordering process is personal, from innovation and expertise to customization and service. As a single-source manufacturer, Pierce requires experts in several departments and services lines. We are always looking for more dedicated work professionals from assemblers, electricians, welders and fabricators to engineers.

But why should you choose to work for Pierce Manufacturing? Below, we outline what our team members have to say about working at Pierce.

Our Customers Are Outstanding

“There’s something pretty special about making a product for firefighters and being able to show them exactly how you created the product to meet the needs of their community.”

While it’s certainly not unique to Pierce, there is something special about the ability to work directly with the individuals who place an order for a custom manufactured product.

The ability to connect directly with an end-user and talk with them about how they want the product constructed doesn’t happen in every industry. Pierce team members value the relationships they build with customers and are often excited to show them how they solved a problem or installed certain specifications to meet desired requests. From the first conversation through the delivery of an apparatus, Pierce team members feel privileged to work directly with fire service members.

Learn more now about the people and the process behind custom apparatus orders.

Experienced and Collaborative Team Environment

The Pierce manufacturing team includes more than 2,300 people in Wisconsin’s Fox Cities area and over 1,000 in outlying facilities, including facilities in Bradenton and Clearwater, Florida.

Pierce’s workforce is quite a remarkable group of people, many of whom have extensive experience. The average Pierce team member has 12 years of experience and twenty-percent of the workforce has 20+ years on the job. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find generations of family members all working together.

The reason for this loyalty is simple; Pierce team members value not only the company and their fellow colleagues, they value the customers and the products they manufacture.

Learn more now about why experience matters at Pierce.

A Collective Focus on Exceptional Products

“I have tremendous pride coming to work every day. Our products really do make a difference and our team is here to make sure every fire truck is built to keep firefighters and communities safe.”

For more than 100 years, Pierce has been designing and building custom apparatus to support firefighters and front line workers.

Every fire truck is different and is intentionally crafted to match the specifications of a fire department’s order. With more than 300,000 custom options and more than 250 shades of red paint alone, getting the customer exactly what they want is what Pierce team members strive for.

Knowing there are Pierce fire trucks on every continent of the globe, including custom made apparatus for Antarctica, is truly a source of pride.

View some of our recent deliveries.

Internal Training and Job Advancement Opportunities

Many of the processes required to build custom apparatus are not things that can be taught in school, which is why Pierce is proud to offer robust training programs for all skill levels.

When an individual joins Pierce in an entry-level role, there are many opportunities to expand and grow within the organization simply by pursuing training opportunities. This is accomplished within the walls of Pierce’s Training Center.

The Pierce Training Center, located in Appleton, Wis., offers team members an immersive training experience. With hands-on training, module training, and real-life simulations, team members are offered extensive tools and programs to enhance their knowledge.

The facility includes a mini assembly line with replications of the hands-on tasks required in the manufacturing process. Trainees are given the tools and instructions required to learn new skills. Not only that, Pierce has invested in virtual training programs, which allow team members to learn skilled tasks, like painting and welding, without wasting valuable materials, supporting Pierce’s sustainability initiatives. Additionally, Pierce team members have access to Your Oshkosh University (YOU), part of Oshkosh Corporation's continuous training program.

Beyond internal training programs, Pierce also offers other valuable programs for prospective and current team members. For example, Pierce offers $10,000 per year in reimbursement for continuing education. This shows the tremendous value Pierce places on growing its internal team to meet the opportunities and challenges of the future.

Safe and Innovative Work Environment

Safety on the manufacturing floor is of utmost importance at Pierce. From the safety procedures to protect team members to standards to ensure quality workmanship and products, Pierce is leading the industry.

• Pierce has achieved ISO 9001-2015 certification—which covers all aspects of business operations, from engineering and manufacturing to customer service. To maintain an ISO 9001 registered status, companies are re-audited bi-annually to prove they are maintaining good practices.
• Pierce is also the first fire apparatus manufacturer to be both third-party certified to NFPA 1901-2009 edition and ULC listed to Canada ULC-S515-04 standard by Underwriters Laboratories.

With safety and innovation at the forefront of every task and new endeavor, Pierce Manufacturing is able to maintain a strong and safe work environment.

Competitive Benefits

“Pierce offers an excellent work environment that encourages both personal growth and initiative.”

Pierce Manufacturing has a reputation for excellence in regards to products, customer service and within the community. With a focus on encouraging initiative and rewarding progressive thinking, Pierce team members can expect a collaborative, positive work environment.

New team members are offered competitive compensation and benefits. From the assembly line to road testing and behind the desk, Pierce develops and mentors all team members from the very first day on the job.

If you think Pierce Manufacturing might be the right fit for you, please take a look at our careers page to learn more.