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.

Hiring Event! | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Kewaunee Fabrications | 520 N Main St., Kewaunee, WI 54216

Join Our Team!

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is hiring skilled and motivated Welders!

If you have experience with MIG and/or TIG welding and enjoy working with steel and/or aluminum, we want to meet you!

About Kewaunee Fabrications

Kewaunee Fabrications has been a trusted name in heavy fabrication since 1941. We provide complete, in-house manufacturing solutions, including engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting, and assembly.

As part of Oshkosh Corporation, we combine the strength and stability 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: Additional $3.00/hour for qualifying aluminum and robotic welding assignments
• Shift Premium: Additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Wage Progression: Pay increases every six months until reaching top pay, followed by annual increases

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Shifts

1st Shift: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Paid lunch period
• Overtime opportunities available based on production needs

What You'll Do

• Weld steel and/or aluminum components according to blueprints and specifications using MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW welding processes
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions
• Use fixtures and welding techniques to properly position components and minimize distortion
• Perform grinding, cleaning, deburring, and weld preparation as needed
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met
• Complete required production paperwork and labor documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work with team members to meet production and quality goals

What We're Looking For

• Previous welding and/or metal fabrication experience
• Experience with at least one welding process
• Basic blueprint reading and mechanical skills
• Ability to successfully complete applicable welding qualification tests
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds, with lifting devices available
• Willingness to perform grinding, cleaning, weld preparation, and other fabrication tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, technical training, or equivalent education
• One year or more of welding or metal fabrication experience
• Previous manufacturing or fabrication experience

Ready to Join Our Team?

We're Hiring Welders! Take the next step in your welding career with Kewaunee Fabrications!

Hiring Event: Friday, December 4, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Kewaunee Fabrications, Kewaunee, WI

Apply today to be considered for our hiring event and explore opportunities to join a team that takes pride in quality, craftsmanship, and building products that make a difference.

We look forward to meeting you!

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 [email protected].

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.

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