Repair Welder - Crawler Cranes & Foundation Equipment

Responsibilities

• Complete successfully all required weld tests.
• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays-out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Performs repairs as per given welding procedure.
• Able to hold United States AWS certification.
• Able to obtain LWN welding certification.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
• Handles and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Enforce and comply with 6 S procedures and policies.
• Prepare for travelling to jobsites (Material, travel organization, etc).
• Submit work and picture report in a timely manner.
• Documentations of performed work on a laptop (Work Report, Hour Report, Expense Report, Timesheet).

Competencies

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Stick and Mig Welding.
• AWS certification Level I 0–1 years of welding or fabrication experience.
• Technical school or welding certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of welding safety and shop practices.
• Basic weld quality.
• Safe tool handling.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Basic measuring and layout skills.
• Level II:
• Experience in heavy equipment, structural steel, or crane manufacturing preferred.
• AWS D1.1 Certified Welder.
• Demonstrated proficiency as Level I, plus:
• Ability to pass visual weld inspections.
• Understanding of heat distortion and weld sequencing.
• Moderate blueprint interpretation skills.
• Ability to work independently on standard repairs.
• Level III:
• Extensive crane, heavy equipment, or industrial repair experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency as Level II, plus:
• Advanced GMAW/SMAW welding proficiency.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and preheat requirements.
• Strong understanding of heat distortion and weld sequencing.
• Advanced blueprint and fitting abilities.
• Level IV:
• Leadership or crew lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency as Level III plus:
• Expert-level structural welding ability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced blueprint and fitting abilities.

Additional Requirements

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.
• Ability to work overtime as well as on weekends or on call duty.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.15/hr. - $46.03/hr.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

About the Role

The position involves performing product improvement welding updates on steel structures for various Liebherr products across the United States. Responsibilities include fit, welding, and repairing steel structures and machine components on crawler cranes, foundation machines, and other components. The role requires working with highly sensitive high-strength steel and adhering to strict welding standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to five years of welding or fabrication experience.
• Experience in Stick and Mig Welding.
• AWS certification Level I.
• United States AWS certification.
• LWN welding certification.

Skills

• Ability to hold United States AWS certification.
• Ability to obtain LWN welding certification.
• Experience in heavy equipment, structural steel, or crane manufacturing.
• Advanced GMAW/SMAW welding proficiency.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and preheat requirements.
• Strong understanding of heat distortion and weld sequencing.
• Advanced blueprint and fitting abilities.
• Leadership or crew lead experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and personal days.
• Competitive salary.

Pay

Pay Range: $27.15/hr. - $46.03/hr.

Schedule

Travel domestically and internationally up to 80% of the time.