Welder

Welder Position at Oshkosh AeroTech

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTek, Jetway, and more.

Welders are responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture equipment to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction by using specific welding technique, and judgment to complete.

Your Impact

• Design, fabricate, join, and/or repair equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures using MIG, TIG, Inner shield, and Flux-cored Arc Welding (Dual shield) techniques
• Determine layout of weld parts according to drawings and company/customer requirements
• Welds according to Oshkosh AeroTech specifications
• Applies specialized skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment in area of expertise
• Executes welds in all positions including from underneath to the side, in a variety of shapes such as in a tube, and more
• Assist during welding of components in areas of expertise
• Assist with design and set-up of work centers
• Troubleshoot problems, identify, and communicate design discrepancies
• Complete required weld documentation including line check sheets, and material movement paperwork
• Move weldment to the next process verifying it meets Oshkosh AeroTech specifications
• Use material handling equipment to move parts, components, and weldments from one work or storage area to another as required
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of dangers in work area
• Practice good housekeeping in work area
• Responsible for understanding and following all Hazardous Waste Management duties and responsibilities
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion

Qualifications Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical / vocational / or military training or related experience
• Two (2) or more years weld experience with at least one (1) years of experience in a similar environment
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):

• Appropriate welding certifications, capable of meeting AWS D1.1 requirements, problem solving ability, crane and jib certification, and appropriate moving vehicle certifications

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.

Oshkosh 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.