Aluminum Welder - 1st Shift

Oshkosh • Kewaunee, WI

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About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is hiring motivated and experienced welders skilled in MIG welding and aluminum work. The role is part of a heavy fabrication team that produces work through in-house manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly. The company describes its culture as combining the stability of a Fortune 500 company with the hands-on expertise of a fabrication team.

The position involves welding steel and/or aluminum parts to blueprints, preparing and positioning components, and completing related finishing, documentation, inspection, and housekeeping tasks. The posting lists a 1st Shift title, but its shift overview specifies Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and describes it as 2nd Shift. Overtime before or after the shift is available and voluntary.

Starting pay is $26.75 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour premium for aluminum and robotic welding. Wages progress every six months until top pay and then annually. Benefits are available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; a health savings account; life and disability coverage; 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 year or more 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, eligible after 30 days.
• 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.
• Starting pay of $26.75 per hour.
• $0.50-per-hour skill premium for aluminum and robotic welding.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed