Welder II

General Description The Welder II is responsible for the fabrication and repair of vacuum‑jacketed piping and components. This intermediate‑level role performs a full range of welding assignments with minimal supervision and maintains low rejection rates on weld quality and testing. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform welding in flat, vertical, overhead, and 6G positions. Lay out, align, and assemble parts using standard measuring tools. Weld stainless steel and other alloys using TIG, MIG, and related processes. Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently. Inspect workpieces for defects and verify conformance to specifications. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders. Prepare, clamp, tack, grind, and finish components for welding. Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating, distortion, or defects. Use hand and power tools common to the welding trade. Mark materials with proper job and identification information. Perform general physical tasks including standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. Work Activities Fabrication, assembly, and repair of metal components. Equipment operation, material handling, and quality inspection. Maintaining safe work habits and proper use of PPE. Communicating with supervisors and team members.

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.

Experience:

2-5+ years welding experience. Proficiency with TIG and other welding processes. Ability to read technical documents and use measuring tools. Knowledge of welding safety standards.

Skills:

Equipment operation and process control. Quality inspection and testing. Tool and equipment selection. Basic mechanical repair.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid California driver's license. AWS certification preferred. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Crane:

ChemPharma & Energy Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs and manufactures a variety of high-performance products including highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high-performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, multi/quarter-turn valves, actuation, sight glasses, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Its trusted brands offer customers a complete and innovative product portfolio designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications. Primary industries served include chemical and petrochemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and general industrial. As an integrated fluid handling solutions provider, Crane ChemPharma & Energy is well equipped to respond to complex global projects with comprehensive product packages and timely proposals to simplify our customers' supply chain on a local level worldwide, at competitive market pricing. #LI-VD1 #

CPE 25.42 - 28.56

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.