Welder II

oshkoshcorporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Pennsylvania is seeking a Welder II to operate welding equipment and produce high-quality parts across multiple production lines. The role requires welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions, along with rework of components and collaboration with maintenance and production teams. Candidates should have welding certification and at least 1 year of manufacturing welding experience.

Qualifications

• Welding helmet required for extended periods.
• Overtime including evenings/weekends/holidays as needed.
• Regular attendance on-site.
• Plus welding certification preferred.
• 1+ year welding experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Heat and form metal parts using welding equipment; welds vary by part and position.
• Operate overhead crane to position parts and read measuring devices.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment following 6S and safety procedures.
• Weld and rework products; use robot/tube welder; troubleshoot as needed.
• Work across production lines and respond to production demands.

Skills

Welding

Overtime availability

Attendance reliability

Reading measuring devices

Safety procedures

Education

Welding certification

Tools

Overhead crane

Robot welder

Tube welder

Torch/plasma cutter

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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:

• 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.

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.

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