Welder

Crane 1 Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane 1 Services in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a production welder/fabricator to join our shop team. You will fabricate and assemble parts, interpret blueprints, and help with repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of magnet systems using diverse tools and machines.

We offer on-the-job training, strong safety focus, and opportunities to grow with a dependable employer that values its employees. The role requires hands-on work, teamwork, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of structural steel fabrication in a production shop.
• AWS 14.1 SMAW (stick) and FCAW (flux core) certification required.
• Experience welding fabrications and repairs to various steel grades per AWS.
• Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork, safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Weld (carbon, manganese, and stainless) and fabricate industrial lifting magnets per AWS standards.
• Cut (plasma arc/torch), clean, and prep welding materials.
• Review work orders and gather necessary materials.
• Read prints, lay out, and fabricate to specifications.
• Prepare, construct, and finish welds; follow safety policies.
• Operate and maintain hand, power, and shop tools.
• Complete QC documents and support quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Team player

Safety compliance

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

AWS 14.1 SMAW/FCAW certification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Join our team as our next production welder/fabricator and get the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and work in a positive, motivating work environment that offers lots of on-the-job training and coaching!

You’ll have the opportunity to fabricate and assemble in our shop while engaging services related to repair, remanufacture and maintenance of magnet systems/parts using a large variety of tools and machines, including drill presses, grinders, welding machines, and more! You will need to interpret blueprints, drawings, and other written/verbal instructions and then weigh in on the project scope and requirements. This is a great opportunity for a dependable hard-working individual to build solid experience and grow with a committed company that values our employees.

Pay: $30-$35/hr

Welder/Fabricator Role & Responsibilities

• Weld (carbon, manganese, and stainless steel) and fabricate industrial lifting magnets in compliance with AWS standards.
• Cut (plasma arc/torch), clean, and prep all welding materials.
• Review work orders and retrieve necessary materials.
• Ability to read prints, layout, and fabricate according to specifications.
• Responsible for the preparation, construction, and finishing of welds.
• Familiarity with a wide range of common hand, power, commercial and industrial tools.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to increase productivity and improve quality standards.
• Complete necessary QC documents as required.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Painting and paint equipment knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to perform/learn multiple skills.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Welder/Fabricator Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE: Minimum of (3)+ years of structural steel fabrication with production shop experience is preferred. Possess the following certification AWS 14.1 requirements for SMAW (stick) and FCAW (flux core).
• SKILLS:
• Experience in the welding of fabrications and performing weld repairs to various components comprised of a variety of types/grades of steel per AWS Code requirements and in-house specifications.
• Experience with the operation of overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ensure we maintain a professional, safe, productive, and compliant work environment.
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• ABILITY: To perform physical tasks throughout the day (standing, bending, lifting 50 lbs, sitting, walking) and work within a team environment.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Crane 1 Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every employee is valued and given the opportunity to succeed.