Structural Welder

NOW HIRING: STRUCTURAL WELDERS | DIRECT HIRE Location: Oshkosh, WI Pay: $26.13 to $32.91 per hour + Shift Differential Employment Type: Direct Hire Shift: 2nd Shift (Initial Training on 1st Shift) Openings: 32 Positions Available Start Dates: November 9 & November 16, 2026 Build Your Career with a Leading Defense Manufacturer! We are seeking experienced Structural Welders for direct-hire opportunities with an established manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you have experience with MIG/GMAW welding, structural fabrication, blueprint reading, and heavy industrial equipment, we want to hear from you! Compensation & Schedule Starting Pay: $26.13/hour After Certification: $31.76/hour Potential Base Pay: Up to $32.91/hour Second-Shift Differential: Additional $0.70/hour Overtime opportunities based on production needs Training Schedule: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (1st Shift) Regular Schedule After Training: 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM (2nd Shift) Candidates must be available to complete initial welding certification on first shift before transitioning to second shift. What You'll Do Perform structural welding on large industrial components and assemblies. Set up, tack, fit, and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials. Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings. Cut, grind, bend, and prepare materials for welding. Inspect welds to ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards. Perform welding repairs, rework, and fabrication as needed. Collaborate with production teams to complete large-scale welding projects. Follow established safety procedures and quality standards. What We're Looking For GMAW/MIG welding certification or 3 to 5 years of equivalent welding experience. Technical welding training or equivalent experience. Ability to pass structural welding certification testing. Strong blueprint-reading and welding-symbol interpretation skills. Familiarity with welding tools, measuring equipment, and inspection procedures. Ability to meet ITAR/U.S. Person eligibility requirements. Willingness to work second shift and overtime as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience welding large, heavy industrial equipment. Structural steel welding or heavy fabrication experience. Experience with stainless steel filler metals. Familiarity with AWS, ISO, or military welding standards. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is a direct-hire opportunity, not a temporary or contract assignment. You'll have the opportunity to develop your welding skills, earn increased compensation after certification, and contribute to the production of complex industrial equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr