Experienced Welder

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation's IMT welding team in Iowa is seeking skilled welders to join the department responsible for welding parts of the crane and truck bodies. You will weld on various metals, perform repairs, and ensure quality finishes on assemblies.

The role requires at least 1 year of welding experience, basic blueprint reading, and the ability to read measuring instruments. HS diploma or GED is preferred. Accommodations and equal opportunity employment are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year welding experience.
• Basic blueprint reading required.
• Ability to read measuring instruments.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up in fixtures, tack welding on all gauges of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Assemble & weld various metal parts, conforming to IMT standards.
• Cut, fit, heat & bend, performing weld repairs and rebuilding parts as directed.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Be a reliable and punctual team member.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

About IMT, an Oshkosh company It takes many different people, skills and talents to keep Iowa Mold Tooling on the leading edge of our markets. IMT has evolved into a leading manufacturer of service vehicles and material handling systems. Our reputation for quality, value, and performance is evident in our products, which reach a worldwide market in the mining, construction, tire service, railroad, and utility industries. IMT products can be found practically everywhere, from Romanian coal mines to Indonesian oil fields to your local Goodyear dealer. Equipped with the latest in manufacturing technology and equipment and teams that are continually striving for new developments and refinements, IMT will continue to set a standard of excellence in the design, manufacturing, performance, and delivery of high-quality products. Enjoy welding, want to learn more while on the job? Join our weld department team members! This team takes the manufactured and purchased parts creating them into the service boxes our end users love to use!

Summary:

Our weld team members may weld the parts of the crane or the actual box of the truck. You will weld on various metals, performing repairs and cleaning welds as required for the completion of the truck body.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up in fixtures, tack welding on all gauges of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Assemble & weld various metal parts, conforming to IMT standards.
• Cut, fit, heat & bend, performing weld repairs, & rebuild parts as directed.
• Operation of overhead cranes.
• Being a reliable and punctual team member.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in welding.
• Basic blueprint reading.
• Ability to read measuring instruments.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in welding.
• Basic blueprint reading.
• Ability to read measuring instruments.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• HS diploma or GED.

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]. Oshkosh 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. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.