Welder I - Day Shift ($24.09/Hr+)

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 $21.32 per hour within the first 6 months pay would increase to a minimum of $24.09.

Paid Weekly

Comprehensive Benefits Package Effective Day 1 of hire.

• 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)
• 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

Job Stability

Opportunities for Career Growth

Hands-On Approach

Customer Focus

Culture for Fostering Teamwork

Respected Leaders

People First Culture

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 6:00am-4:30pm

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…