About the role#
As a Student Welder, you will operate welding equipment to fabricate high-quality parts, subassemblies, and finished products. You will perform various types of welds in multiple positions on production lines while ensuring precision and adherence to safety protocols.
What you'll do#
- Pass and maintain certification through the Welder Qualification Test.
- Operate overhead cranes to safely position parts.
- Adjust machine settings for proper weld configurations.
- Clean finished welds using grinders, wire wheels, and needle guns.
- Heat, form, and weld metal parts in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Use measuring tools to ensure specification compliance.
- Read and interpret blueprints and follow work instructions.
- Assemble and weld metal components with precision.
- Position and secure parts correctly before welding.
- Cross-train and work across production areas.
- Maintain attention to detail to meet quality standards.
- Adhere to all safety, cleanliness, and 6S procedures.
- Work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
What you'll need#
- Ability to wear a standard welding helmet for extended periods.
- Willingness to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to maintain regular, on-site attendance.
- Welding certification from an accredited institution is preferred.
- One or more years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- This role involves working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery. You may need to stand for long periods, lift up to 35 pounds, and perform repetitive motions.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a global industrial technology company based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It designs and manufactures equipment for specialized tasks, including defense, fire and emergency, and construction vehicles. The company operates through several brands such as JLG, Pierce, and McNeilus. It employs approximately 17,000 people across its global operations.
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