Welder

About the Role

As a Crane Structural Welder/Fabricator, you will perform high-quality welding and fabricating tasks on structural components of cranes and heavy machinery. This role involves interpreting blueprints, specifications, and engineered drawings to ensure precise and safe welding of materials. You will work with various types of metals, such as steel and aluminum, and use a range of welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding to fabricate and repair crane structures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates willingness to take direction and follow instructions.
• Adheres to schedule and maintains regular attendance at worksite; works overtime as needed.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, returns all tools after use to proper storage locations, and performs routine housekeeping (e.g., cleaning, organizing).
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures; identifies unsafe working conditions and notifies supervisor.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications to determine welding and fabrication requirements for crane components.
• Welds and fabricates structural crane components including torsion box and bed assemblies, multi-piece booms, masts, and outriggers using various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Uses a variety of fabrication tools and equipment such as saws, drills, grinders, welding machines, and bridge cranes to complete tasks.
• Ensures that all welds meet industry standards and safety regulations.
• Inspects materials and structures to identify defects or areas that require repair.
• Collaborates with engineers and fabricators to ensure proper fit and alignment of components.
• Assists in the assembly and installation of crane structures when necessary.

Qualifications

You’re motivated, reliable, and take pride in doing quality work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring hands-on welding experience along with a strong understanding of tools and precision measurement. You prioritize safety and hold your work to a high standard. You’re able to read and interpret production drawings, set up welding equipment, and consistently monitor the quality of your work. Most importantly, you’re looking to build a career and grow your skills with a company that invests in its people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as a structural welder, preferably with crane or heavy machinery experience.
• Certification in welding (e.g., AWS or other recognized certifications) is highly preferred.
• Proficient in welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Thorough knowledge of various metals and their characteristics, including the correct welding processes and the effects of welding on the material.
• Skilled in inspecting welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, and undercuts, ensuring they pass quality checks for strength and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Experience in crane assembly, repair, or maintenance is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

About the Company

Jensen Infrastructure was founded in 1968 by Don Jensen, who was looking for a way to support his family. Since then, we’ve been supporting communities across Nevada, California, Arizona, Missouri, Washington, and Hawaii. Our work impacts daily life by building culverts to move water away from neighborhoods, underground utility boxes to house critical infrastructure, and manholes that provide access to essential sewer systems. When you join Jensen, you’ll experience the close-knit relationships of a small team while being part of a larger, well-established, and growing company.

Pay

We consider a wide variety of factors in compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge, skillset, experience, education, certifications, and other business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match