Certified Welder & Fabrication Specialist

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.; La Crosse, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus eligibility

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. in La Crosse, WI seeks a skilled Welder/Fabricator to perform structural and pipe welding, equipment repairs, and fabrication in a demanding environment. You will weld with MIG, TIG, and Stick methods and ensure certified weld quality.

Responsibilities include setting up welding machines, reading welding drawings, operating overhead cranes, and collaborating with a safety-focused team. Travel up to 25% and use HCSS360 for work orders and payroll tracking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; vocational training or some college preferred.
• AWS D1.1 3G/4G and B2.1 6G certifications required; 1-4G certifications preferred.
• 2+ years of welding experience with a history of performing heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work closely with supervisors and team members on physically demanding tasks.
• Skilled in identifying material flaws, troubleshooting equipment, and performing accurate, quality welds.
• Knowledge of metals, fuels, and chemicals used in various welding applications.
• Experience installing equipment and conducting quality tests and inspections.
• Must meet precise standards of accuracy and performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding and ensure welds meet certified standards
• Set up and maintain welding machines and oxy-chemocline gas cutting equipment
• Read and interpret welding-specific drawings
• Repair and fabricate equipment using tools such as cutting torches, presses, and hand tools
• Operate overhead cranes safely and efficiently
• Use HCSS360 to complete work orders and track payroll time
• Collaborate in a team environment and actively participate in safety meetings
• Willing to travel up to 25% as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Read welding drawings

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

AWS D1.1 3G/4G and B2.1 6G certifications

Tools

Oxy-fuel gas cutting

Welding machines setup

HCSS360

Job description

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. in La Crosse, WI seeks a skilled Welder/Fabricator to perform structural and pipe welding, equipment repairs, and fabrication in a demanding environment. You will weld with MIG, TIG, and Stick methods and ensure certified weld quality.

Responsibilities include setting up welding machines, reading welding drawings, operating overhead cranes, and collaborating with a safety-focused team. Travel up to 25% and use HCSS360 for work orders and payroll tracking.