HIRING EVENT - Welder

Kewaunee Fabrications LLC; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Rx coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking dedicated welders for various shifts in Wisconsin. You will weld steel and aluminum per blueprints, read weld symbols, and use fixtures to ensure precise fits while maintaining quality. The role includes grinding, cleaning, and documentation of production activities.

Candidates should have welding or metal fabrication experience, basic blueprint reading, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Shift premiums may apply; comprehensive benefits follow.

Qualifications

• Previous welding and/or metal fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Weld steel and/or aluminum components according to blueprints and specifications using MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW welding processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Use fixtures and welding techniques to properly position components and minimize distortion.
• Perform grinding, cleaning, deburring, and weld preparation as needed.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met.
• Complete required production paperwork and labor documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work with team members to meet production and quality goals.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical skills

Welding qualification tests

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Grinding/weld prep

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year welding experience

Fabrication experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Kewaunee Fabrications

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

Friday, December 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kewaunee Fabrications | 520 N Main St., Kewaunee, WI

What We Offer

• Starting Pay: $26.75/hour
• Skill Premium: Additional $3.00/hour for qualifying aluminum and robotic welding assignments
• Shift Premium: Additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Wage Progression: Pay increases every six months until reaching top pay, followed by annual increases
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance and Disability Coverage 401(k) with Company Match and Pension Plan Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
• Shifts 1st Shift: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Paid lunch period
• Overtime opportunities available based on production needs

What You'll Do

• Weld steel and/or aluminum components according to blueprints and specifications using MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW welding processes
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions
• Use fixtures and welding techniques to properly position components and minimize distortion
• Perform grinding, cleaning, deburring, and weld preparation as needed
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met
• Complete required production paperwork and labor documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work with team members to meet production and quality goals

What We're Looking For

• Previous welding and/or metal fabrication experience
• Experience with at least one welding process
• Basic blueprint reading and mechanical skills
• Ability to successfully complete applicable welding qualification tests
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds, with lifting devices available
• Willingness to perform grinding, cleaning, weld preparation, and other fabrication tasks
• Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma, technical training, or equivalent education
• One year or more of welding or metal fabrication experience
• Previous manufacturing or fabrication experience

Eligibility, Accommodations, and EEO

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.

Company Culture and Brands

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.