What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at JLG Industries?
About JLG, An Oshkosh Company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
Summary
This position is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product. Weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety of production lines.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual; Occasional: Climbing, Sitting, Lifting/Carrying up to 35lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs and up to 30lbs sustained.
Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading
Environmental Demands: Occasional: Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises, Heavy Equipment and Trucks Operating in Immediate Area
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. frequent overtime
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 at 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.
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
Summary
This position is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high quality parts, subassemblies, and finished product. Weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety of production lines.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Adjust welding machine settings to proper weld configurations
- Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place
- Use tools such as grinders, needle guns, wire wheels, etc. for cleanliness of finished welds
- Heats and forms metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, or welding equipment
- Welds components in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions
- Accurately operate and read measuring devices
- Assemble and weld various metal parts together
- Properly position material/parts to be welded
- Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands
- Follow verbal and written work instructions including ability to read blueprints
- Attention to detail necessary to adhere to quality standards
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards
- Work in both team and individual settings
- Regular attendance required
- All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned
- Must receive a passing score on the Welder Qualification test and recertify skills as required by program guidelines
- Welding Certification through an educational institution
- 1 plus year(s) of welding experience in a manufacturing industry
Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual; Occasional: Climbing, Sitting, Lifting/Carrying up to 35lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs and up to 30lbs sustained.
Non-Physical Demands: Occasional: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading
Environmental Demands: Occasional: Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises, Heavy Equipment and Trucks Operating in Immediate Area
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. frequent overtime
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 at 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.
