Container Shop Welder

About the role

The Container Welder/Fabricator repairs, paints and performs maintenance to containers and roll-off boxes.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance on front, rear and roll-off containers
• Welds steel and aluminum components using MIG and ARC welding equipment
• Fabricates steel components using a brake and shear
• Cuts steel using a plasma cutter or torch
• Fabricates steel components for hoppers, containers and compactors
• Installs lids and wheels on containers
• Paints repaired containers
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Completes required paperwork
• Installs company and safety decals in accordance with company standard diagram on containers and roll-off boxes
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Refers more complex repairs to the Supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year welding experience OR completion of a welding program

Qualifications

• Certified welder
• Advanced knowledge of MIG & stick welders, plasma cutter, and airless paint sprayers
• Familiar with basic use of hand tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervisory involvement

Skills

• Welding (MIG, stick)
• Plasma cutting
• Airless paint spraying
• Hand tool operation
• Written and verbal communication
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits (see https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits)