Structural Welder - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense is seeking a Structural Welder for the 2nd shift, requiring technical training in welding and the ability to work with complex drawings. This role involves setting up, welding, and ensuring quality compliance on critical components for tactical vehicles. Candidates should have strong experience, particularly with large equipment, and the position offers competitive pay with additional shift premiums.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of welding codes and procedures.
• Must pass industry standard tests such as AWS, ISO.
• Experience with heavy industrial equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tack and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials.
• Perform inspection and welding duties per specified codes.
• Collaborate with team members on large component assembly.

Skills

Welding

Interpretation of Drawings

Basic Mathematics

Education

Technical training in welding

Job description

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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. Must pass any required tests associated with applicable standards, up to and including, but not limited to; AWS, ISO, MIL STD, International, ASNT. 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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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