Welder – Day Shift

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 $24.09.
• Paid Weekly
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective 30 days after hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability benefits, 401k plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Stock Purchase Program, Discount Programs (Hotels, Travel, Entertainment, Gym Membership and so much 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
• 6-week paid training program for aluminum welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro before beginning on the job training

• Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days 6:00am-4:30pm

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).

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

• 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
• Previous experience constructing large weldments
• Blueprint reading skills

• All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Perform all assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Hear safety alarms and other co-workers
• Detect heat when welding
• Perform measurement and counting tasks
• Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints effectively
• Understand and identify safety issues
• Tolerate constant standing for the entire shift
• Tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling for below waist work
• Maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor while welding
• Maintain balance when climbing on a portable step
• 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
• Remember task sequence and safety…