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Overview

The Crane Structural Welder/Fabricator is responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabricating tasks on structural components of cranes and heavy machinery. This role requires interpreting blueprints and specifications to ensure precise welding of materials, using various welding techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates willingness to take direction and follow instructions.
  • Adheres to schedule and maintains regular attendance at worksite.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment and performs routine housekeeping.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
  • Welds and fabricates structural crane components using MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
  • Uses fabrication tools and equipment to complete tasks.
  • Ensures all welds meet industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Inspects materials and structures to identify defects.
  • Collaborates with engineers and fabricators for proper fit and alignment.
  • Assists in the assembly and installation of crane structures when necessary.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Skilled in inspecting welds for defects and ensuring they pass quality checks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or within a team.
  • Experience in crane assembly, repair, or maintenance is a plus.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Sparks, NV

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Nevada currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$32/hr across 11 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Sparks, NV

Sparks, NV currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Nevada as a whole we're tracking 36 other active welding openings from 23 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Sparks, or widen the search to Nevada.

Jensen Infrastructure currently has 1 other opening live in Nevada, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Nevada at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Las Vegas, NV (12), RIX Industries (2), and FAAC Incorporated (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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