ZipRecruiter is hiring: Welder - Hiring Now in Clearwater

Overview

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 the industry. Our team designs and manufactures 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 leverage manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the organization to deliver unique products.

Summary

The positions within a Welder are responsible for assembling parts, setting up various components for the welding process (drilling, grinding, welding), and welding sheet metal. The employee must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Essential Functions

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to maintain a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Understand and review work orders, diagrams, check lists, and blueprints
• 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 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

• Install hose and cord reels and generators*
• Mounting of parts*
• Retrieve parts from outside*
• Participate in rotating jobs
• Assist in training new employee

BASICS 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

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 during any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email. Oshkosh Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Job opportunities are open to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Information provided regarding categories as provided by law will not affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay or asking questions about pay. Certain positions may require access to controlled goods subject to export regulations, and applicants may need to be U.S. Persons as defined by those regulations.