Job Description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

• MIG & TIG welding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, typically from 1mm up to 20mm thick
• Working to engineering drawings.
• Jig making.
• Dressing and finishing.
• Marking and identifying materials.
• Set up and operate various manual metal processing machines.
• Checking that finished products comply with specifications.
• Perform mid and end of process quality inspections of items produced in the Fabrication department.
• Complete required documentation (check sheets, build procedures).
• Help resolve routine questions and problems. Liaising with Team leaders or Senior Fabricator/welders, on more complex issues.
• Understand, adhere to, and participate in all aspects of Lean processes as it pertains to JBT (focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost).
• Participate in JBT’s Relentless Continuous Improvement efforts by identifying and submitting, to the team leaders, a minimum of (3) opportunities for improvements per year.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of dangers in your work area.
• Use material handling equipment to safely move parts, materials or components from one work area, department, or storage area to another as required.
• Follow Safety, Health and Environment Rules and Responsibilities.
• Practice good housekeeping in your own work area and the wider fabrication department.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.