Alumnium Welder - 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Kewaunee, WI

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About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is hiring motivated and experienced welders for a role working with steel and/or aluminum parts. The position uses welding processes such as MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW and requires blueprint reading, quality-focused work, and supporting fabrication activities. The team combines the resources of a large company with hands-on heavy-fabrication expertise.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with a paid lunch. Voluntary overtime is available before or after the shift. Starting pay is $26.75 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour skill premium for aluminum and robotic welding and a $1.00-per-hour premium for second and third shifts. Wages increase every six months until reaching top pay, then annually. Benefits are available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; a health savings account; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with company match and pension plan; paid time off and holidays; a stock purchase program; employee discounts; and wellness programs.

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 regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds; 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

• Starting pay of $26.75 per hour.
• $0.50-per-hour skill premium for aluminum and robotic welding.
• $1.00-per-hour shift premium for second and third shifts.
• Wage increases every six months until top pay, then annually.
• Full benefits package eligible after 30 days.
• 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.
• Paid lunch.
• 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