POWER THE ROAD AHEAD WITH A CAREER AT PETERSON MANUFACTURING

JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE HEAVY-DUTY LIGHTING AND HARNESS SYSTEMS TRUSTED BY FLEETS NATIONWIDE

Manufacturing jobs at Peterson aren’t just about making products. Our employees shape the safety, reliability, and performance of the trailers and vehicles that move the world. From our Grandview, Missouri headquarters, we design, engineer, and produce innovative lighting and wiring harness solutions trusted by fleets, OEMs, and distributors nationwide—all under one roof.

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A COMPANY AND CULTURE YOU’LL BE PROUD OF

    WHAT WE BELIEVE

    • Millions of vehicles worldwide transport people and cargo every day. Our goal is to make the roads safer for everyone.
    • We’re a mission-driven team focused on solving real-world safety challenges through revolutionary design and manufacturing.
    • Whether you're on the shop floor or behind a computer screen, your work helps customers stay safe, efficient, and moving forward.
    • &We believe that a total commitment to quality products and services is the surest way to provide our customers maximum value while making the roads safer for everyone.
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    READY FOR YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY?

    We’re looking for people who want to make a lasting impact. At Peterson, your ideas, skills, and passion will help power safer journeys for millions. Explore open positions and start building something that matters.

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    Territory Manager – Great Lakes Area
    Peterson has a position for a Territory Manager​​​ in the Great Lakes Area. The Territory Manager​​​ oversees the marketing, sales, and service functions for all assigned customers and customer channels in the assigned region. This candidate must have experience directing sales and marketing administrations and managing people and projects.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Project Engineer
    We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Project Engineer oversees new product designs or revisions to existing products produced by Peterson. The Project Engineer interacts and integrates technical activities on assigned projects with Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering and other related departments and vendors. Products designed and produced by the Project Engineer are to meet the product requirements with respect to cost, quality, and timing.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Assembler – Peterson Manufacturing
    Peterson Manufacturing has an immediate position for an Assembler. The Assembler produces finished or semi-finished products and readies them for shipment to the customer. The actual assembly work involves interpreting the assembly instructions, monitoring and replenishing component supplies, and both manual and automated assembly operations. Post-assembly work involves visually inspecting and counting products, packing them in approved containers, and labeling packed containers.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Housekeeping
    Peterson has 2 immediate positions for Housekeeping. Housekeeping keeps the building clean and orderly. In addition to routine custodial duties, Housekeeping is responsible for notifying Maintenance or the appropriate Supervisor of conditions that warrant further attention.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Quality Assurance Engineer
    Peterson Manufacturing has an immediate position for a Quality Assurance Engineer. Under the general direction of the Corporate Director of Quality, the quality assurance engineer ensures product quality through proactive means and prevents the recurrence of identified quality problems through corrective action.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Customer Support Specialist
    Peterson has an immediate position for a Customer Support Specialist. The Customer Support Specialist enters orders and handles customer inquiries, questions, and concerns in a timely and efficient manner and acts as an interface between the Sales, Production Control, Engineering, and Shipping departments. The ideal candidate will have at least a high school education or equivalent; a minimum of 2 years of experience in public relations and/or customer service; experience with typing and Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Section Supervisor
    Mission Plastics North has an immediate position for a Section Supervisor. This position coordinates the machine operations in the assigned section to ensure that proper operating and safety procedures are being followed in order to promote the company’s goal of producing a quality product in a safe and efficient manner. The Section Supervisor is also responsible for the direct supervision of assigned production personnel and in working with them to identify their strengths and weaknesses so that they can be assigned tasks suited to their skill levels and advanced within the system.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Maintenance Fleet Mechanic
    Peterson Manufacturing has an immediate position for a Maintenance Fleet Mechanic. The one in this position repairs and maintains vehicles, lift equipment, trailers, and ground equipment. They also work with supervisory personnel to verify that fleet equipment is operating within prescribed parameters and troubleshoot problems as they arise. They have a general mastery of all mechanical fields related to motorized and non-motorized vehicles and can complete projects in accordance with specifications.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Maintenance Specialist
    Peterson Manufacturing has an immediate position for a Maintenance Specialist. This position repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment, buildings, and fixtures. They also supervise and train other maintenance personnel, plan all aspects of assigned projects, and order the needed materials for completion of assigned projects.

    Peterson Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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    Maintenance A
    We are currently seeking a Maintenance A to join our team! You will be responsible for repair and maintain machinery, mechanical equipment, buildings, and fixtures. We require Maintenance A personnel to serve on the Haz-Mat team and have a general mastery of all maintenance fields.

    The qualified candidate will have Trades apprenticeship/training or equivalent, Electrical Training Certification, or equivalent, Commercial and Residential HVAC experience, safety training, including the handling of hazardous chemicals/wastes and emergency response procedures, and mastery of the principles of carpentry, plumbing, electronics, welding, masonry, and machine mechanics.

    EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Relocation negotiable.

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