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Overview

Oshkosh AeroTech, a leading provider of aviation ground support products, is seeking a Welder responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture equipment according to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, fabricate, join, and/or repair equipment and metal structures using MIG, TIG, Inner shield, and Flux-cored Arc Welding techniques.
  • Determine layout of weld parts according to drawings and company/customer requirements.
  • Weld according to Oshkosh AeroTech specifications.
  • Apply specialized skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment in the area of expertise.
  • Execute welds in all positions and a variety of shapes.
  • Assist during welding of components in areas of expertise.
  • Assist with design and set-up of work centers.
  • Troubleshoot problems and communicate design discrepancies.
  • Complete required weld documentation including line check sheets and material movement paperwork.
  • Move weldment to the next process verifying it meets specifications.
  • Use material handling equipment to move parts and components as required.
  • Perform all duties in a safe manner and keep all employees aware of dangers in the work area.
  • Practice good housekeeping in the work area.
  • Understand and follow all Hazardous Waste Management duties and responsibilities.
  • Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Technical, vocational, or military training or related experience.
  • Two or more years of welding experience with at least one year in a similar environment.
  • Ability to work productively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
  • Appropriate welding certifications capable of meeting AWS D1.1 requirements.
  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Crane and jib certification.
  • Appropriate moving vehicle certifications.
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How this job compares in Orlando, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$30/hr across 104 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Orlando, FL

We're tracking 14 other active welding openings in Orlando, FL right now, from 12 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 223 other active welding openings from 140 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Orlando, or widen the search to Florida.

Oshkosh AeroTech currently has 1 other opening live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (16), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (12), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tampa at $36/hr, Jacksonville at $31/hr, and Clearwater at $23/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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