Aluminum Welder - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Kewaunee, WI

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About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is hiring motivated, experienced welders for a heavy fabrication team. The role involves welding steel and/or aluminum parts to blueprints and quality standards, using welding processes such as MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW. The work also includes positioning parts with fixtures, weld preparation and finishing, completing job documentation, maintaining a clean and safe work area, performing inspections, and supporting preventative maintenance and coworkers. The posting identifies the position as first shift in its title, but the shift overview describes a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM as second shift; this discrepancy is not resolved in the posting.

Kewaunee Fabrications provides in-house heavy fabrication services, including engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly. It has been part of Oshkosh Corporation since 1999. Starting pay is $26.75 per hour, with a $0.50 hourly skill premium for aluminum and robotic welding. Benefits are available after 30 days.

Requirements

• Previous metal fabrication and/or welding experience.
• Basic blueprint-reading and mechanical skills.
• Experience with at least one welding process and ability to obtain AWS D1.1 certification.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds regularly; lifting devices are available.
• Willingness to perform cleaning, grinding, and weld preparation work.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, technical training, or equivalent education.
• One or more years of welding or metal fabrication experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Weld steel and/or aluminum parts according to blueprints using MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW processes.
• Use fixtures to position components and control distortion.
• Perform grinding, cleaning, and deburring as needed.
• Complete required job paperwork and labor documentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform self-inspections and adhere to quality standards.
• Support preventative maintenance and assist coworkers as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and pension plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Stock purchase program.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Wage increases every six months until top pay, then annually.
• Voluntary overtime available before or after the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed