Liebherr USA

Overview

The Repair Welder position involves performing welding updates and repairs on steel structures for crawler cranes and foundation equipment across the United States. The role requires working with high strength steel and includes responsibilities such as organizing jobsites and documenting work. Liebherr-America, Inc. is an international company with a strong presence in the U.S. since 1970.

Responsibilities

• Complete successfully all required weld tests.
• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
• Perform repairs as per given welding procedure.
• Hold United States AWS certification.
• Obtain LWN welding certification.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using various welding techniques.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Enforce and comply with 6 S procedures and policies.
• Prepare for traveling to jobsites including material and travel organization.
• Submit work and picture reports in a timely manner.
• Document performed work on a laptop including Work Report, Hour Report, Expense Report, and Timesheet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three years related experience and/or training.
• 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 and safe tool handling.
• Ability to follow instructions and basic measuring and layout skills.
• Level II: 1–2 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• 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: 3–5 years of heavy structural welding experience.
• Extensive crane, heavy equipment, or industrial repair experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency as Level II plus advanced GMAW/SMAW welding proficiency.
• Ability to weld in multiple positions and strong understanding of metallurgy.
• Ability to identify structural defects and repair solutions.
• Level IV: 5+ years of structural welding and crane repair experience.
• Leadership or crew lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency as Level III plus expert-level structural welding ability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and advanced blueprint and fitting abilities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• 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.