Welder - 2nd Shift Opportunities

oshkoshcorporation; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits day 1

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Welder I to interpret blueprints and routing sheets, assemble components, and perform MIG welding on aluminum. You will work with precision under tight tolerances and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a minimum one-year technical certificate or equivalent experience; familiarity with blueprints and use of small tools is preferred. Manufacturing, welding, and safety training are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Aluminum MIG welding experience demonstrated by an on-site weld test.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent on-the-job training accepted.
• 6+ months related welding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble components for welding.
• Prepare machines for welding operations.
• Weld aluminum components (MIG) and grind welds.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow procedures.

Skills

MIG welding (aluminum)

Blueprint reading

Education

Certificate from technical school

High School Diploma

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:

• Competitive Pay - pay based on experience and education
• Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

Summary of Job Description

The position, Welder I, is responsible for interpreting blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. The Welder must be able to handle complications involving several variables which vary by customized orders. The Welder must be able to work within precise limits and have experience in MIG (aluminum).

Essential Functions

• Set up and assemble various components for welding
• Set up machine for welding
• Weld aluminum components (MIG)
• Grind welds
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• Regular attendance required
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one-year certificate from college or technical school; on the job training with experience may be accepted
• 6 months or more related experience
• Proficient in MIG welding on aluminum as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills test

Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Ability to read blueprints
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools
• Ability to build or construct product preferred

Other Physical Requirements

• All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Sense of sound is required
• Sense of balance is required
• Limb and finger dexterity is required
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions
• Ability to lift at least 35lbs
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest, welder-specific PPE

Work Environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration, sparks, and loud noises.

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 c