Job Description
Job Overview:
About Frontline, an Oshkosh company
Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough.
With a career at Frontline Communications, you can expect:
- Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education
- Eligible for Merit increases at 90 days, 12 months, and then annually
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays (effective after 30 days)
- Job Stability
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Hands-On Approach
- Customer Focus
- Culture for Fostering Teamwork
- Respected Leaders
- People First Culture
Summary of Job Description
The positions within a Welder are responsible for assembling parts together. The employee sets up various parts for the welding process such as drilling, grinding, and welding. The employee must be able to weld sheet metal. The employee must be able to read blue prints and schematic diagrams. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Essential Functions
- Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
- Understand and review work orders, diagrams, check lists, and blue prints
- Set up parts for the welding process
- Grind, drill, cut, clamp, caulk, tack weld, bench weld and/or sub welds. May also assemble parts.
- Weld sheet metal materials
- Apply measurements to parts and equipment
- Use and operate hand and power tools
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs; >35 lbs requires two team members, and >59 lbs requires a lift device.
- Operate a crane/hoist for heavy lifting
- Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
- Understand the differences in parts and tools
- Work required hours and have an excellent attendance record
- Work overtime as needed
- Sweep and clean shop area
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Marginal Work Functions
*These functions may be considered essential based on location, position, and other factors.
- Install hose and cord reels and generators*
- Mounting of parts*
- Retrieve parts from outside*
- Participate in rotating jobs
- Assist in training new employee
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or 6 months of related work experience
- Proficient in MIG welding on steel and aluminum as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills test
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical school certification in related field.
- Certified in operation of break and shear.
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.
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