What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installation position at PALFINGER?
At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.
Join PALFINGER, bring precision and pride to every weld as you build high-quality sub-assemblies and truck-mounted equipment that meets exact specifications. In this role, you’ll perform critical welding work across manufacturing and installation areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable builds. You’ll uphold AWS standards and quality best practices while contributing to equipment you can stand behind every day.
Your Responsibilities
- Use measuring, squaring, and leveling instruments within 1/16”, along with a wide range of hand and power tools (including welding clamps, vise grips, wire cutters, hammers, impact guns, and related equipment).
- Properly use, maintain, and operate MIG welding equipment, oxy/acetylene, and carbon arc cutting equipment to efficiently and safely weld sub-assemblies, assemblies, and mount truck equipment to specification.
- Read and understand drawings, specifications, SOPs, written instructions, and inspection plans; visually inspect completed welds to ensure quality and specification requirements are met.
- Accurately complete all required documentation, perform job reporting transactions in JoScan, care for company tools in assigned work centers, and recommend process improvements to supervision or management.
- Comply with all company policies, safety guidelines, quality system procedures, and 5S/housekeeping standards, while meeting physical job requirements (lifting up to 60 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally; bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling) and maintaining regular, timely attendance.
Your Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required, with 2–3 years of welding training and/or experience and a strong mechanical background; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as update job-related documentation and communicate effectively one-on-one with coworkers.
- Strong mathematical and reasoning skills, including the ability to apply solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and common-sense problem solving to practical situations.
- Physically capable of walking, sitting, standing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and using hands and arms, with the ability to safely lift and move up to 60 pounds on a daily basis.
- Comfortable working in an office, warehouse, and production environment with moderate noise and exposure to heat, cold, dust, dirt, and varying temperatures.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation:
- Comprehensive Benefits package with flexible options
- Competitive paid time off including paternity leave
- Opportunity for on-going career growth
- Environment of Respect, Openness, Inclusion and Support
- The opportunity to build a strong team, improve operations and make a big impact
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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