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 $21.50 per hour

•Paid Weekly

•Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective Day 1

• 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)

•Job Stability

•Opportunities for Career Growth

•Hands-On Approach

•Customer Focus

•Culture for Fostering Teamwork

•Respected Leaders

•People First Culture4

•6-week paid training program for aluminum welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro before beginning on the job training

Shift Overview :

•Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days 3:30pm-2:00am

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 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 constraints

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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.