Welder I – 2nd Shift $2 shift Increase
Oshkosh CorporationAbout the role
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.
Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose-driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our People First Culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a real impact on the world around you!
With a career at Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee, you can expect:
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
Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective Day 1 of hire , including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits
401(k) plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Stock Purchase Program
Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and more)
NEW Paid Parental Leave (Effective January 1, 2026):
Two consecutive calendar weeks at 60% of regular pay
Available for birth, adoption, or placement of a child for adoption
Eligible for birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners
Applies to team members working 30+ hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment
Job Stability
Opportunities for Career Growth
Hands-On Approach
Customer Focus
Culture for Fostering Teamwork
Respected Leaders
People First Culture
Shift Overview:
•Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days 4:30pm-3:00am
Job Summary:
The positions within Welder I are responsible for interpreting blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. The Welder must be able to handle complex blueprints involving several variables which vary by customized orders. The Welder must be able to work within precise limits and have experience in bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding (aluminum).
Your Impact:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
• Set up and assemble various components for welding
• Weld out of position
• Set up machine for welding
• Weld aluminum components (bench, MIG, TIG)
• Drill and grind welds
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• Regular attendance required
• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Apply measurements to parts and equipment
• Use and operate hand and power tools
• 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
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• 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
Standout Qualifications:
• Welding/Metal Fabrication certificate, technical diploma or associate degree in related field
• Previous experience constructing large weldments
• Blueprint reading skills
Key Abilities Needed to Complete Essential Functions
*All positions require the ability to perform
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