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.

With a career at Kewaunee Fabrications, you can expect:

• Competitive Pay based on experience – starting rate $27.52 per hour.

  • 2nd & 3rd shift premium of $1.00 per hour.

  • Wage increases every 6 months until top pay, and then annually.

• Comprehensive benefits package effective after 30 days.

  • Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), pension, wellness programs, paid time off, paid holidays, stock purchase programs, employee discount program and more.

Shift Overview

This position is currently available for 2nd and 3rd shift.

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday 3PM to 11PM with paid lunch, voluntary overtime before or after shift.

3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday 11PM to 7AM with paid lunch, voluntary overtime before or after shift.

Essential Functions

• Able to work on sophisticated plant machinery and equipment.

• Acts independently performing diagnostic analyses and troubleshooting to resolve machinery and equipment malfunctions.

• Knowledgeable in electrical and electronic systems.  Able to conduct circuit board diagnostics troubleshooting to install, adjust and debug components to resolve machinery.

• Performs complex wiring functions where high voltages and high amperages are present.

• Comprehensive knowledge of CNC controls and ability to perform major equipment updates and rebuilds.

• Excellent schematic reading, electrical, mechanical and analytical skills.

• Understands and applies applicable electrical codes.

• Every employee is expected to:

  • Complete all required paperwork including labor reporting.

  • Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping.

  • Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee's work station.

  • Train and/or assist in the development of personnel.

  • Perform required Preventive Maintenance activities on machinery and/or equipment operated.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Previous mechanical maintenance experience.

• Knowledgeable on multiple machinery and equipment types with capabilities to service and repair.

• Works independently with minimal supervisory direction. 

• Effectively communicates to instruct others.

• Lifting requirements:

  • Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Lifting devices are available and recommended.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent OR five (5) to seven (7) years mechanical maintenance experience.

• Above average mechanical and analytical skills and ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

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 reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.