Jerrdan: Welder

Oshkosh Corp.; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the access industry is seeking a skilled welder for their Jerr-Dan facility. This role involves operating welding equipment to produce high-quality parts and requires attention to detail and teamwork. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

$500 referral bonus

Annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

401K program

Paid Time Off

Company-funded Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 6+ months of welding experience required.
• Welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment to build high quality parts.
• Adjust welding current and weld components in various positions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Welding

Teamwork

Education

Welding Certification

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

This welding position would be located at our Jerr-Dan facility in McConnellsburg, PA.

Shift: 2nd

Hours: M-TH 4pm-2am plus OT as required

Candidates will be required to pass a weld evaluation during the interview process to be considered.

Training on 1st shift 5am-3pm will be required for the first 4-6 weeks.

Why Jerr-Dan/JLG?

In addition to our competitive pay offerings, some of the many reasons to consider a career with Jerr-Dan/JLG:

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus and $500 referral bonus opportunities
• Annual performance bonus with a 5% goal.
• Tuition reimbursement toward degree programs of up to $10k annually.
• Medical insurance with Rx coverage and Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K program with generous employer match
• Paid Time Off (vacation) program that offers 80 hours in first full year of employment.
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• Company-funded Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Company paid safety footwear and safety prescription eyewear programs

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product. Weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety of production lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must receive a passing score on the Welder Qualification test and recertify skills as required by program guidelines
• Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place
• Adjust welding current to proper weld configurations
• Heats and forms metal parts and components using hand tools, torch or welding equipment
• Welds components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Accurately operate and read measuring devices
• Assemble and weld various metal parts together
• Properly position material/parts to be welded
• Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands
• Follow verbal and written work instructions including ability to read blue prints
• Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work in both team and individual settings
• Regular attendance required
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned
  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 plus months of welding experience either through education or work
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Welding Certification through an educational institution
• 1 plus year(s) of welding experience in a manufacturing industry

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 at [e-mail].

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