Welder

JLG Industries; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Welder to fabricate parts and subassemblies on diverse production lines. The role requires precision welding across flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating welding equipment, reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and positioning parts with overhead cranes. Candidates should possess welding certification and at least 1 year of welding experience.

Qualifications

• Pass and maintain certification through the Welder Qualification Test.
• Overhead cranes must be operated to position parts safely for welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Maintain precision and adhere to quality standards during welding.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment to fabricate high-quality parts and subassemblies.
• Work across production lines with various weld types and positions.
• Adjust machine settings for proper weld configurations and inspect finished work.
• Use measuring tools to ensure specification compliance and document results.
• Cross-train and work across production areas as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and safety compliance.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Quality control

Education

Welding certification

1+ year welding experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

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

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:

• 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.

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