Career

Class A Welder

02.07.2026

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

 

Join PALFINGER as a Production Welder, based in Tiffin, OH, and bring complex truck and crane systems to life through precision and craftsmanship. In this hands-on role, you will build, assemble, and weld chassis and knuckle boom crane components using detailed engineering specifications. Your work directly impacts the strength, safety, and performance of every finished unit. If you take pride in high-quality welding and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, this is where your skills make a difference.

Your Responsibilities

  • Follow engineering blueprints to build bare chassis into complete knuckle boom crane packages
  • Perform drilling, hole transfers, and installation of steel plating onto truck chassis frame rails
  • Install truck bodies onto chassis and weld to frame plating
  • Weld and install additional components including bumpers, brackets, toolboxes, and custom parts
  • Complete structural welding to properly secure crane systems to truck bodies

Your Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of welding experience using GMAW
  • Proficiency with oxy fuel cutting and working with high-strength materials (ASTM A514 preferred)
  • Ability to complete vertical and overhead welds
  • Capability to work independently, solve problems quickly, and perform with minimal supervision
  • Physical ability to lift 75+ lbs and perform tasks requiring standing, bending, and working in varying weather conditions

What We Offer 

  • Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards
  • Comprehensive benefits package with flexible plan options
  • Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development
  • A culture built on respect, integrity, openness, inclusion, and support
  • The opportunity to build strong teams, improve operations, and make a meaningful 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
 

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Terri Boone

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location

Tiffin, OH

PALFINGER USA
4151 W. State Route 18, Tiffin, OH 44883
United States
Palfinger Tiffin, OH

Location benefits

  • Commuter Program
  • Competitive PTO Program
  • Hybrid or Remote Work (Depending on Position)
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plan
  • HSA/FSA
  • Employer-Provided Short and Long Term Disability (Depending on State)
  • Wellness Program
  • Doctor on Demand
  • Learning Opportunities
  • On-Site Parking
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Cell Phone (Depending on Position)
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program