Welder - Metal Tech

Jensen-Infrastructure; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Jensen Infrastructure in Sparks, NV is seeking a skilled Welder to fabricate and repair metal parts according to exacting drawings and specifications. You will set up welding equipment, monitor quality, and perform first-part approvals on new tasks while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years welding experience, can read production drawings, and holds a forklift certification. This on-site role offers growth within a close-knit team and a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret production drawings and welding specifications.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in all tasks.
• Capable of operating welding equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair metal parts by welding, cutting, and finishing.
• Set up welding equipment and inspect finished work for quality.
• Read work orders and production drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Operate cranes, forklifts when certified.

Skills

Certified Welder

Forklift Certification

1–2 years welding experience

Education

Some coursework after high school

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGThe 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 FORYou’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 WelderForklift CertificationSome coursework after high school1–2 years of welding experienceALL ABOUT JENSEN INFRASTRUCTUREMuch 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.