Welding Apprentice: Hands-On Fabrication & Growth

Oshkosh Corp.; McConnellsburg (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a skilled Welder to operate welding equipment, build high-quality parts, subassemblies, and finished products on various production lines.

Position requires reading blueprints, adjusting weld settings, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Training and long-term opportunities are available in a team-oriented environment at our McConnellsburg facility.

Qualifications

• Must pass Welder Qualification test and recertify skills as required by program guidelines.
• Must have completed a weld class / curriculum Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Adjust welding machine settings to proper weld configurations.
• Use grinders, needle guns, wire wheels, etc. for cleanliness of finished welds.
• Heats and forms metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, or welding equipment.
• Welds components in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
• Accurately operate and read measuring devices.
• Assemble and weld various metal parts together.
• Properly position material/parts to be welded.
• Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands.
• Follow verbal and written work instructions including ability to read blueprints.
• Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Work in both team and individual settings.
• Regular attendance required.
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality compliance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attendance

Grinders

Needle guns

Wire wheels

Measuring tools

Education

Welding class/curriculum

Tools

Grinders

Needle guns

Wire wheels

Measuring devices

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a skilled Welder to operate welding equipment, build high-quality parts, subassemblies, and finished products on various production lines.

Position requires reading blueprints, adjusting weld settings, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Training and long-term opportunities are available in a team-oriented environment at our McConnellsburg facility.