Welder - 3rd 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 perform heavy fabrication work. The role involves welding steel and/or aluminum components to blueprints using MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW processes, along with preparing, finishing, and inspecting work to meet quality standards. The position works on third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a paid lunch. Voluntary overtime is available before or after the shift. Starting pay is $26.75 per hour, with additional premiums for aluminum and robotic welding and for second- and third-shift work. Wage progression occurs every six months until top pay, then annually. Benefits begin after 30 days of eligibility and include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, an HSA, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match and pension plan, paid time off, paid 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 lift and carry up to 50 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 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.
• Paid lunch.
• Voluntary overtime available before or after the shift.
• Wage increases every six months until top pay, then annually.

What This Job Offers

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