Welder | Urgently Hiring | Weekly Pay

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! Direct Hire - Hiring Immediately!

• Competitive Pay - pay based on experience and education, minimum starting rate at $21.32 per hour within the first 6 months pay would increase to a minimum of $26.09
• Paid Weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Stock Purchase Program
• Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more)
• NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026):
• Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption
• Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners
• Customer Focus

Shift Overview :

• The positions within Welder I are responsible for interpreting blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. The Welder must be able to work within precise limits and have experience in bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding (aluminum).

Set up and assemble various components for welding

• Set up machine for welding
• Apply measurements to parts and equipment
• 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
• 6 months or more of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous welding experience.
• Proficient in MIG welding as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills test

Welding/Metal Fabrication certificate, technical diploma or associate degree in related field

• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Detect heat when welding
• Tolerate constant standing for the entire shift
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor while welding
• 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
• 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 .

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