Welder II

JLG Industries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Welder II to operate welding equipment and build high quality parts across production lines. Responsibilities include welding in multiple positions, reworking products, and following blueprints to ensure precise assemblies.

The role requires standing for long periods, strict safety practices, and the ability to operate robotic welders and cranes as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished products.
• Welds using flat, vertical, overhead positions and rework as needed.
• Reads blueprints and positions, assembles, and welds parts accordingly.
• Operates overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place.
• Maintains clean and safe work area per 6S standards.
• Operates robot/tube welder and troubleshoots equipment.
• Reworks raw material and finished products as required.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Overtime

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Robot/Tubewelder

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

The Welder II is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product; weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety of production lines. The Welder II will also weld/rework various products and perform different weld techniques including: flat, vertical, overhead positions, and rework raw and/or finished products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

• Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, plasma cutter/ carbon arc or other welding equipment; properly position material/parts to be welded. capable of welding all materials at the location.
• Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place; adjust welding current to proper weld configurations Accurately operate and read measuring devices.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; use practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function.
• Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands.
• Position, assemble, and weld various metal parts properly as outlined on blueprints.
• Operate robot/Tube welder and work in all work stations within weld area; startup operate and troubleshoot.
• Rework on raw material, finished machines, out of process welding activities.

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

The Welder II is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product; weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety of production lines. The Welder II will also weld/rework various products and perform different weld techniques including: flat, vertical, overhead positions, and rework raw and/or finished products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

• Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, plasma cutter/ carbon arc or other welding equipment; properly position material/parts to be welded. capable of welding all materials at the location.
• Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place; adjust welding current to proper weld configurations Accurately operate and read measuring devices.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; use practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function.
• Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands.
• Position, assemble, and weld various metal parts properly as outlined on blueprints.
• Operate robot/Tube welder and work in all work stations within weld area; startup operate and troubleshoot.
• Rework on raw material, finished machines, out of process welding activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to wear a standard welding helmet for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including 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.

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