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Welder, 1st Shift

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
Center, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
About McNeilus, An Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

WE DON’T JUST BUILD TRUCKS. WE HELP BUILD COMMUNITIES.

  • Starting Pay: $20 - $28.34/hour, based on experience
  • High school diploma/GED Not required
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pay Increases every 6 months, based on performance
  • Company Bonus Plan


If you are a skilled Welder looking for an exciting new opportunity, join our team of Welders in our Dodge Center, MN production facility.

Your Impact

  • Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, plasma cutter/ carbon arc or other welding equipment; properly position material/parts to be welded. capable of welding all materials at the location.
  • Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place; adjust welding current to proper weld configurations Accurately operate and read measuring devices.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards; use practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function.
  • Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands


Minimum Qualifications

  • Passed weld test either through pre-employment test or through internal weld program
  • Ability to start and run a welder
  • Ability effectively preforms job tasks within one station with little to no quality defects or guidance
  • Willingness to learn to change your own wire


Standout Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 6 months of applicable position experience
  • Understanding of quality defects within weld on products.
  • Ability to read and use measuring devices.


We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

  • Eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance beginning Day 1 of employment
  • Up to ten thousand dollars each year for tuition reimbursement so you can pursue or continue your education
  • 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%
  • Company bonus plan
  • Many, many more!


High school diploma/GED not required for this job. If you choose, we will provide financial assistance to get your education, from GED up to a Masters’ degree—up to ten thousand dollars per year!

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please click Apply now!

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.

Salary : $20 - $28

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