Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in stick and MIG welding.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and passport.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on-call duty.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Level I: 0–1 years of welding or fabrication experience; basic understanding of welding safety and shop practices, weld quality, safe tool handling, following instructions, and measuring and layout skills.
• Level II: 1–2 years of welding and fabrication experience; AWS D1.1 Certified Welder; demonstrated Level I proficiency, ability to pass visual weld inspections, understanding of heat distortion and weld sequencing, moderate blueprint interpretation skills, and ability to work independently on standard repairs.
• Level III: 3–5 years of heavy structural welding experience; advanced GMAW/SMAW proficiency, ability to weld in multiple positions, strong understanding of metallurgy and preheat requirements, and ability to identify structural defects and repair solutions.
• Level IV: 5+ years of structural welding and crane repair experience; expert-level structural welding ability, strong leadership and communication skills, and advanced blueprint and fitting abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school or welding certification.
• Experience in heavy equipment, structural steel, or crane manufacturing.
• Leadership or crew lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required weld tests successfully.
• Select equipment and plan welding layouts and assemblies.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components.
• Perform repairs according to the specified welding procedure.
• Obtain and maintain United States AWS certification and obtain LWN welding certification.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Enforce and comply with 6 S procedures and policies.
• Prepare for jobsite travel, including organizing materials and travel.
• Submit work and picture reports in a timely manner.
• Document performed work on a laptop, including work reports, hour reports, expense reports, and timesheets.
• Fit, weld, and repair steel structures and machine components on crawler cranes, duty-cycle crawler cranes, foundation machines, and other Liebherr products.
• Build steel fabrications for and around the Houston workshop.
• Paint steel structures after repairs.

Benefits

• Major medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and personal days.
• Competitive salary.