Welder

Jensen Precast; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Jensen Infrastructure in Sparks, NV is seeking a skilled Welder to join a small team of operators and welders. You will apply welding processes to join, surface, fabricate and repair metal parts and assemblies as specified by work orders or drawings.

You are reliable, safety-conscious and able to read production drawings, set up welding equipment and monitor quality. Preferred qualifications include certified welder and forklift certification, with 1–2 years of welding experience.

Qualifications

• Welder with ability to join, surface, fabricate and repair metal parts per work orders.
• Ability to read production drawings and inspect completed work for specs.
• Strong focus on safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal parts by cutting, burning and welding using various tools.
• Operate cranes, forklifts and lifting equipment when certified.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Perform first-part approvals on new tasks to ensure standards.

Skills

Welding

Reading blueprints / drawings

Safety

Precision measurement

Education

Some coursework after high school

Tools

Welding machines

Oxyacetylene torches

Plasma cutters

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Category Manufacturing

Description

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Welder is a key position at Jensen Infrastructure. This role applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, and repair metal parts and assemblies, as specified by work orders or production drawings.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you’ll primarily work with a small team of machine operators and welders.

A highlight of your day-to-day will include:

• Fabricating metal parts and assemblies by cutting, burning, and welding various metals using welding machines, oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, and hand and power tools.
• Operating cranes, forklifts, and other lifting equipment when certified.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, including dimensional accuracy, squareness, and weld requirements.
• Performing first-part approvals on new tasks to ensure quality standards are met.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You’re motivated, reliable, and take pride in doing quality work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring hands-on welding experience along with a strong understanding of tools and precision measurement.

You don’t take shortcuts—especially when it comes to safety. You look out for yourself and your team, and you hold your work to a high standard.

You’re also able to read and interpret production drawings, set up welding equipment, and consistently monitor the quality of your work.

Most importantly, you’re not just looking for your next job—you’re looking to build a career. You want to grow your skills and be part of a company that invests in its people. At Jensen, everyone matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Welder
• Forklift Certification
• Some coursework after high school
• 1–2 years of welding experience

ALL ABOUT JENSEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Much like you, our founder, Don Jensen, was looking for a way to support his family when he started the company in 1968. Since then, we’ve been supporting communities across Nevada, California, Arizona, Missouri, Washington, and Hawaii.

Jensen Infrastructure likely impacts your daily life. We build culverts to move water away from neighborhoods, underground utility boxes to house critical infrastructure, and manholes that provide access to essential sewer systems.

When you join Jensen, you’ll experience the close-knit relationships of a small team while being part of a larger, well-established, and growing company.

We are committed to ensuring employment practices that promote equal opportunities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations during your interview.

Salary Range:

We consider a wide variety of factors in compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge, skillset, experience, education, certifications, and other business needs.

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

Jensen Infrastructure offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.