Gas Welder / Brazer

Oshkosh Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Benefits from day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oshkosh Vocational in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is seeking a Gas Welder/Brazer to build and prepare PCA systems powering aircraft equipment. You will join a team-focused environment combining hands-on assembly with HVAC brazing work.

The role involves following engineering drawings, performing brazing, testing PCA units, and documenting results. Shift is Mon-Thu with four 10-hour days; overtime is voluntary.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more of relevant experience or high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Capable of performing brazing tasks or willing to complete company-provided certification training.
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools and safety procedures.
• May require forklift or overhead crane certification depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble piping, mechanical parts, and electrical components for PCA systems following drawings and blueprints.
• Perform brazing and plumbing tasks to connect HVAC systems and copper assemblies.
• Set up and test PCA units; troubleshoot issues.
• Verify work quality and follow schematics and procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as needed.
• Maintain documentation and complete work orders in ProPlanner.
• Support process improvements and training of new team members.

Skills

Brazing

Safety procedures

Measurement tools

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Mechanics/Electro-Mechanics

Tools

ProPlanner

Job description

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Oshkosh Vocational is a growing facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and we’re building an extraordinary team of purpose-driven people ready to make an impact. Conveniently located off Joe B. Jackson Parkway, our facility's location gives team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First culture, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your work, grow your career, and contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference in the world around you.

With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect

• Direct Hire - Hiring Immediately!
• Competitive Pay- pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate of $22.92 per hour.
• Paid Weekly
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective day 1 of hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits, 401k plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Stock Purchase Program, Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and so much more)
• NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026):
  • Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay
  • Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption
  • Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners
  • Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Safety Focused

Shift Overview

• Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days 6:00am-4:30pm
• Voluntary overtime is typically available. Overtime is not mandatory.

The Gas Welder/Brazer is responsible for building and preparing specialized Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems that power aircraft equipment on the ground. This role combines hands-on assembly with HVAC and brazing work, playing a crucial part in aviation infrastructure worldwide. Expect a team-oriented setting where technical skills meet continuous improvement.

Your Impact

• Assemble piping, mechanical parts, and electrical components for PCA systems following engineering drawings, blueprints, and detailed instructions
• Perform brazing and plumbing tasks to connect HVAC systems and copper assemblies
• Set up and perform testing and troubleshooting of built PCA units
• Verify work quality and make corrections based on schematics and procedures
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as needed
• Maintain documentation and complete work order entries in systems like ProPlanner
• Support process improvements and training of new team members

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months or more of relevant experience OR high school diploma or equivalent education
• Capable of performing brazing tasks or willing to complete company-provided certification training
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools and safety procedures
• May require the ability to obtain forklift or overhead crane certification depending on assignment

Standout Qualifications

• HVAC Certification or prior experience with mechanical/electrical systems
• Experience with ProPlanner or other production tracking systems
• Associates Degree in Mechanics, Electro-Mechanics, or equivalent.

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.