Welder

About Oshkosh Aero Tech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Aero Tech 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 Aero Tech 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®, Jet Aire®, Jet Power®, Amp TekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Welder is 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.

• 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
• Weld according to Oshkosh Aero Tech specifications
• Apply specialized skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment in area of expertise
• Execute 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, identifies, 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 Aero Tech 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 responsibilities
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

• 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) year of experience in a similar environment
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment

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