Welder

oshkoshcorporation; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation's JLG division seeks a skilled welder to fabricate high-quality parts and subassemblies on multiple production lines. You will operate welding equipment, read blueprints, and ensure precision while adhering to safety and 6S standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate weld configurations, using tools to finish welds, and working with team members to meet production goals. Overtime and on-site attendance are required as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to wear a standard welding helmet for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, on-site.

Responsibilities

• Pass and maintain Welder Qualification Test.
• Operate overhead cranes to position parts for welding.
• Adjust machine settings for proper weld configurations.
• Clean finished welds using grinders, wire wheels, and needle guns.
• Read and interpret blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Weld metal components with precision across multiple positions.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

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.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating welding equipment to fabricate high-quality parts, subassemblies, and finished products. Work includes various types of welds in multiple positions on diverse production lines. This role ensures precision, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with safety protocols.

YOUR IMPACT

• Pass and maintain certification through the Welder Qualification Test.
• Operate overhead cranes to safely position parts for welding.
• Adjust machine settings for proper weld configurations.
• Clean finished welds using tools such as grinders, wire wheels, and needle guns.
• Heat, form, and weld metal parts in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Use measuring tools accurately to ensure specification compliance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and follow verbal/written work instructions.
• Assemble and weld metal components with precision.
• Position and secure parts correctly prior to welding.
• Cross-train and work across production areas as needed.
• Maintain attention to detail to meet quality standards.
• Adhere to all safety, cleanliness, and 6S procedures.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to wear a standard welding helmet for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, included evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Welding certification from an accredited institution.
• 1+ year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations. The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required. Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

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] .

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. Pers"