Student Welder - 1st Shift

Student WelderAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Student Welder is responsible for interpreting blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. The Welder must be able to handle complications involving several variables which vary by customized orders. The Welder must be able to work within precise limits and will work bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding (aluminum and steel).Essential FunctionsSet up and assemble various components for weldingSet up machine for weldingWeld aluminum components (bench, MIG, TIG)Weld steel components (bench, MIG, TIG)Grind weldsMaintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsDemonstrate effective interpersonal communication skillsRegular attendance requiredAll other duties and responsibilities that are assignedMinimum QualificationsCurrently enrolled in technical school in a related fieldPreferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions6 months or more related experienceProficient in MIG welding on steel and aluminum as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills testAbility to read blueprintsDemonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand toolsAbility to build or construct product preferredOther Physical Requirements*All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusSense of sound is requiredSense of balance is requiredLimb and finger dexterity is requiredAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motionsAbility to lift at least 35lbsAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest, welder-specific PPEWorking conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration, sparks, and loud noises.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email View email address on click.appcast.io Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.