Welder

Responsibilities

• Weld parts of fixed equipment that need repair
• Weld new parts for assembly
• Build up parts that have worn thin
• Repair cracks in mobile equipment such as the boom of a material handler
• Install conduit, fasteners, hooks, and pulleys
• Construct platforms, stairs, catwalks, guardrails, and equipment supports
• Clean up work area at the end of shift and keep work areas neat and orderly
• Organize materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed
• Maintain effective housekeeping in workplace area for safety and hygienic conditions
• Regular attendance and punctuality

Requirements

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed qualified and "grandfathered" into their positions
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively, understand direction (written or oral), and use basic math skills
• Welding school or certification preferred
• Previous experience in scrap metal recycling a plus
• Forklift experience a plus

Job Expectations

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal recycling and welder area
• Equipment & Tools: Oxy-fuel torch, cutting equipment, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate to Heavy
• Work Capacity: Welder
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

Pay

$18 - $19 per hour