Welder - 1st Shift ($29.28/hr)

Oshkosh Corporation • Appleton, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The positions within Welder I are responsible for assembling parts together. The employee sets up various parts for the welding process such as drilling, grinding, and welding. The employee must be able to weld sheet metal. The employee must be able to read blue prints and schematic diagrams. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Previous welding experience.
• Ability to obtain a certificate in Welding with Pierce Manufacturing.
• Perform all assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
• Detect heat when welding
• Perform measurement and counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectively
• Understand and identify safety issues
• Tolerate constant standing for the entire shift
• Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling for below waist work
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor while welding
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable steps
• Perform welding/assembling tasks while in awkward positions
• Individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember task sequence and safety constraints

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Welding or Certified Welder.
• Previous experience welding at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Blue Print reading skills

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Understand and review work orders, diagrams, check lists, and blue prints
• Set up parts for the welding process
• Grind, drill, cut, clamp, caulk, tack weld, bench weld and/or sub welds.
• May also assemble parts.
• Weld sheet metal materials
• Apply measurements to parts and equipment
• Use and operate hand and power tools
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Understand the differences in parts and tools
• Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed
• Sweep and clean shop area
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Install hose and cord reels and generators
• Mounting of parts
• Retrieve parts from outside
• Participate in rotating jobs
• Assist in training new employee

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401k plan & company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Stock purchase program
• Discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
• Relocation bonus of $2,500 when relocating from outside a 50-mile radius

What This Job Offers

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