Welder I – Day Shift ($24.09/Hr+)

About the role

Oshkosh Corporation’s Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The new facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is hiring Welders I to build purpose-built products—refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks—designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets for customized orders
• Set up and assemble various components for welding
• Weld out of position
• Set up machine for welding
• Weld aluminum components using bench, MIG, and/or TIG processes
• Drill and grind welds
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• 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 carts, floors, shelves, etc.
• Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Understand differences in parts and tools

Requirements

• 6 months or more of relevant welding experience OR a High School Diploma or equivalent education
• Proficient in MIG welding as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills test
• Ability to stand for the entire shift and tolerate occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Ability to lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Ability to use both hands for tool operation, carrying parts, and assisting co-workers
• Ability to maintain balance while walking and standing on potentially slippery surfaces
• Ability to perform welding/assembling tasks in awkward positions
• Regular attendance required

Qualifications

• Welding/Metal Fabrication certificate, technical diploma, or associate degree in a related field
• Previous experience constructing large weldments
• Blueprint reading skills

Skills

• Interpret complex blueprints with multiple variables
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Read tape measures, safety manuals, work orders, and blueprints effectively
• Perform measurement and counting tasks
• Operate and access heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Remember task sequences and safety constraints
• Detect heat when welding
• Hear safety alarms and communicate verbally with co-workers

Benefits

• Direct hire with immediate start
• Competitive pay: minimum starting rate of $21.32 per hour, increasing to a minimum of $24.09 after six months
• Paid weekly
• Comprehensive benefits package effective on day one, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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 memberships, 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
• 6-week paid training program for aluminum welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro before beginning on-the-job training
• Job stability and opportunities for career growth
• Hands-on approach with a customer focus
• Culture fostering teamwork with respected leaders

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, four 10-hour days (6:00 AM - 4:30 PM)