Structural Welder - 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Corp.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer is seeking skilled welders to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, tacking, and welding various materials while ensuring compliance with welding codes and standards. Your expertise will contribute to the assembly of large components, and you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a supportive environment. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to make a significant impact on the quality of products that support those who protect others. If you have a passion for welding and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass required weld tests associated with applicable welding standards.
• Experience with complicated drawings and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tack, and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials.
• Perform testing and inspection of welds to meet quality requirements.

Skills

Welding

Understanding of welding codes

Use of welding symbols

Shop mathematics

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in welding

Tools

Weld shop tools

Protractors

Scales

Squares

Calipers

Job description

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

YOUR IMPACT

Set up, tack and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials. Understand and utilize applicable welding procedure specifications. Perform all welding duties in compliance with applicable welding codes. Emphasis on aesthetic appearance of welds and criticality of application are special considerations for this job. Understand and apply the applicable weld inspection criteria. Cut, grind, fit, and bend parts to fit weldments as required. Clean and deburr welds to satisfy customers and applicable weld codes. Work together with team members to assemble and weld large components. Perform testing and inspection of welds to meet applicable quality requirements. Perform weld rework to applicable weld codes. Perform weld repairs per accepted procedures. Salvage and rebuild parts as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires the use of complicated drawings, welding symbols, shop mathematics, weld shop tools, protractors, scales, squares, calipers, etc. Equivalent to four years of high school plus technical training in welding. Ability to pass required weld tests associated with applicable welding standards. GMAW Certification or 3-5 years of equivalent experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience welding large, heavy industrial equipment. Experience welding with stainless steel filler metal and associated equipment.

PAY

Hiring rate of pay is $26.13, once certified, hourly rate of pay is $31.14, with the capability of up to a hourly rate of pay of $32.26.

2nd shift premium: $0.70/per hour

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