Welder

Responsibilities

• Perform sanding, grinding, cutting, torching, drilling, welding and other fabrication or repair work on company/customer containers, compactors, and assisting with placing of containers or compactor equipment
• Grind metal parts after welding
• Weld steel using MIG and ARC welding equipment
• Fabricate steel components on containers
• Cut steel using a plasma cutter, circular saw, band saw, chop saw, torch or nibbler
• Perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company, ANSI, and OSHA standards
• Complete required paperwork utilizing computer systems
• Utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment
• Install lids, wheels and lock setups on containers
• Paint repaired and/or new containers
• Assist with compactor installations as needed
• Assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed
• Communicate in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management
• Complete hydraulic component repairs as needed
• Use overhead crane lifting devices and aerial platforms as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to learn cutting torch skills to use plasma cutter
• Knowledge of small shop tools
• Ability to operate a forklift/skid steer safely
• One (1) year welding and cutting experience or participation in or graduation technical training program, preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding is preferred
• Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday: Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 35 lbs, Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 50 lbs, Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 100 lbs, Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs, Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs, Occasionally pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs, Occasionally working outside in changing temperatures, Frequently working in wet/humid conditions, Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter, Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, Frequently climbing and/or balancing, Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Legal requirements: Legally eligible to work in the United States, Must successfully complete pre-employment testing, Must be able to read and speak the English language
• Physical demands: Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas, Exposure to residential and commercial waste, Ability to travel between offices, as required, Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays