Student Welder - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Bradenton, FL

11d

About The Position

The Student Welder interprets blueprints, job cards, bills of materials, and routing sheets, and handles complications involving variables that arise from customized orders. The role requires working within precise limits and performing bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding on aluminum and steel.

The position requires current enrollment in a related technical school program. Preferred qualifications include related experience, MIG welding proficiency on steel and aluminum, blueprint-reading ability, experience with small and pneumatic hand tools, and product-building or construction experience.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods. The role is regularly exposed to vibration, sparks, and loud noises. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, various bending and movement tasks, and lifting at least 35 pounds. Required PPE includes steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, a vest, and welder-specific protective equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in technical school in a related field.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work within precise limits and interpret blueprints, job cards, bills of materials, and routing sheets.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions.
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sense of sound and balance, and limb and finger dexterity, are required.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, a vest, and welder-specific PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of related experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding on steel and aluminum, as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills test.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools.
• Ability to build or construct product.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble various components for welding.
• Set up machines for welding.
• Weld aluminum components using bench, MIG, or TIG welding.
• Weld steel components using bench, MIG, or TIG welding.
• Grind welds.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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