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Welder (Robot Operator) - 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation · Kewaunee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in a part or print. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up and stop bad work rather than weld it and hope for the best.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new fixture or part quickly to keep production moving.

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to new work without sacrificing quality on highly customized trucks.

What would you do

Pierce builds trucks that firefighters depend on. What does quality mean to you when someone's safety rides on your work?

What they are checking: Whether they connect their everyday work to the people who rely on the finished truck.

This role is four 10-hour days with overtime on Fridays and some Saturdays. How do you feel about that schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the actual 2nd shift schedule and overtime the posting describes.

What would you do if you were falling behind your production target near the end of a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they keep quality first and communicate with their lead instead of rushing bad welds.

About the work

What welding processes are you comfortable with, and on what materials and thicknesses?

What they are checking: Whether their real experience matches building truck bodies and apparatus for fire and emergency use.

How do you read a weld symbol on a print? Walk me through one you have worked from.

What they are checking: Whether they can read blueprints and weld symbols accurately so welds match what engineering designed.

How do you check your own welds before passing a part on?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect for defects like porosity, undercut and lack of fusion instead of relying on someone else.

How do you deal with distortion when welding thinner sheet or aluminum?

What they are checking: Whether they know heat control, sequencing and clamping methods that keep parts in spec.

What safety gear and habits do you use every time you weld?

What they are checking: Whether safety is a habit for them, covering eye, burn, fume and fire risks.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities. About the Role Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is hiring motivated and experienced welders. If you have skills in MIG and/or TIG welding and can work with steel and/or aluminum , this is your opportunity to join a stable, well-supported team that values quality and craftsmanship. About Kewaunee Fabrications Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted name in heavy fabrication since 1941. We provide complete, in-house solutions including engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly. In 1999, we became part of Oshkosh Corporation, a global leader in specialty manufacturing. Our work culture combines the strength and security of a Fortune 500 company with the hands-on expertise of a dedicated fabrication team. What We Offer • Starting Pay: $26.75/hour • Skill Premium: +$0.50/hour for robotic welding • Shift Premium: +$1.00/hour • Wage Progression: Increases every 6 months until top pay, then annually • Full Benefits Package (eligible after 30 days), including: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage • 401(k) with Company Match and Pension Plan • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Stock Purchase Program • Employee Discounts • Wellness Programs Shift Overview 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM • Includes a paid lunch • Always-available, completely voluntary overtime before or after your shift Key Responsibilities Your Impact • Weld steel and/or aluminum parts per blueprints using MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW processes • Use fixtures to position components and control distortion • Perform grinding, cleaning, and deburring as needed • Complete required job paperwork and labor documentation • Maintain a clean and safe work area • Perform self-inspections and adhere to quality standards • Support preventative maintenance and assist coworkers as needed Required Qualifications • Previous metal fabrication and/or welding experience • Basic blueprint reading and mechanical skills • Experience with at least one welding process and ability to obtain AWS D1.1 certification • Able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds regularly (lifting devices available) • Willingness to perform cleaning, grinding, and weld prep work Standout (Preferred) Qualifications • High school diploma, technical training, or equivalent education • One (1) year or more of welding or metal fabrication experience • Prior experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment Apply Now If you're looking for a dependable career path with opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, and competitive pay, apply today to join the team at Kewaunee Fabrications . We value skill, dedication, and a job well done—and we’re always hiring great people. 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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.

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