Aluminum Welder - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Town of West Kewaunee, WI

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About The Position

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is hiring motivated and experienced welders to work with aluminum and MIG welding. The role involves welding steel and/or aluminum parts to blueprints using MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW processes, along with related fabrication, inspection, documentation, and workplace-safety tasks. The posting lists a starting pay of $26.75 per hour, a $0.50-per-hour skill premium for aluminum and robotic welding, and wage progression every six months until top pay and annually thereafter. Benefits are available after 30 days. Although the title says 1st Shift, the shift overview lists Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM as 2nd Shift. Overtime before or after the shift is voluntary and always available.

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.
• Able 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 per 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.
• Paid lunch.
• Wage progression increases every six months until top pay, then annually.

What This Job Offers

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