Welder II - 1st and 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation’s McNeilus division is seeking a welder in Dodge Center, MN to operate welding equipment and build high quality parts across multiple production lines. The role includes welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions and reworking products as needed.

You will read blueprints, set up for different welds, and maintain safety and quality across shifts at our Dodge Center facility.

Qualifications

• One year of welding experience or an evaluated equivalent.
• Must pass weld test either through pre-employment or internal program.
• Able to weld in flat, vertical, overhead positions and rework as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment to build high quality parts and subassemblies.
• Weld and rework products across multiple lines and stations.
• Read blueprints and accurately measure parts.
• Operate overhead crane and robot/tube welder; troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following 6S standards.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Robot welder

Tube welder

Job description

About McNeilus

McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

Job Summary

The Welder 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 will also weld/rework various products and perform different weld techniques including flat, vertical, overhead positions, and rework raw and/or finished products. Pay Range: $21 - $29.12 $2/Hour Shift Differential (2nd Shift Only)

Your Impact

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 workstations within weld area; startup operate and troubleshoot. Rework on raw material, finished machines, out of process welding activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of applicable position experience or an evaluated equivalent.
• Passed weld test either through pre‑employment test or through internal weld program.

Standout Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knows a minimum of three (3) weld stations without assistance and should be proficient in training others on these three stations.
• Ability effectively preforms job tasks within one station with little to no quality defects or guidance.
• Willingness to learn to change their own wire.
• Class A/B surface welding proficient.
• Ability to weld on a truck chassis (Dodge Center only).
• Understanding of quality defects within weld on product in multiple areas.
• Willingness to perform rework.
• Two (2) or more years of applicable position experience.

Core Competencies

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
• Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, blueprints, and/or government regulations.
• Decision-Making: Requires minimal decision-making responsibility.
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work of a relatively routine nature. Requires the ability to understand the follow instructions.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Occasional: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

Disability Accommodation

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].

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Persons\", as defined in these regulations. Generally, a \"U.S. Person\" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Company Culture

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.