Certified Weld Inspector - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits from Day 1

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is hiring a Certified Weld Inspector for 1st shift in Bradenton, FL. The role involves interpreting blueprints, performing weld inspections, and ensuring compliance with welding procedures.

Key responsibilities include setting up welding equipment, conducting pre-employment weld tests, and documenting training and testing outcomes. Preference given to AWS-CWI certified candidates with welding experience in a similar production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and welding procedures.
• Experience performing weld inspections and test results evaluation.
• Ability to work with a team to support production goals.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding equipment and maintain training area for testing.
• Assist in issuing weld evaluation tests for pre-employment and ongoing staff.
• Interpret and apply welding procedures to pass AWS-CWI requirements (preferred).
• Document weld training and testing activities and results.
• Support process improvements in weld areas and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical welding training

Tools

Quality systems (codes)

Job description

## Certified Weld Inspector - 1st ShiftApplylocations: Bradenton, Florida, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R48390**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.****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.****With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:*** Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education* Comprehensive Benefit Package - **Available Day 1*** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)* Job Stability* Opportunities for Career Growth* Hands-On Approach* Customer Focus* Culture for Fostering Teamwork* Respected Leaders* People First Culture* Hiring Immediately**SUMMARY**Interpret blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. Deal with problems involving several variables from situations which vary by customized order. Work within precise limits. Must be able to pass all Pierce Manufacturing internal welder qualification tests. Bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding experience (aluminum and steel).**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Set-up weld equipment and maintains the weld training area for training and testing activities. Implements and supports 5S opportunities within the department.* Assist Human Resources and Supervision in the hiring process by conduction the Pre-employment weld evaluation test.* Train and provide guidance to new employees hired for welding.* Explain and demonstrate documented welding procedures as used at Pierce Manufacturing.* Explain and demonstrate the proper welding techniques necessary to pass a code defined welder qualification test.* Evaluate weld test pieces fairly, objectively and impartial.* Documents weld training and testing information.* Assist manufacturing in the technical role for weld equipment and process related problem solving.* Test and maintain weld procedures as required.* Strive to achieve the Weld Training/Testing Department goals.**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS*** High School Diploma or GED* Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Welding or previous welding experience* Ability read blueprints required.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Post secondary training in a welding or welding related field at a trade or technical college level preferred.* A certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI), certified by the American Welding Society or the ability to become AWS-CWI certified preferred.* Previous experience as a Pierce employee or temporary contractor working at Pierce.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 [e-mail] Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you.