Welder

Responsibilities

• Performs repair and maintenance assignments for a metal recycling shredder and other industrial equipment.
• Welds various steel components with ARC and MIG welding equipment.
• Cuts, trims, fits and fabricates metal components to fit specific dimensions.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Maintains accurate records of all work performed.
• Works from prints, drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; graduation from a trade school preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in welding processes such as MIG, stick, and torch welding on a variety of materials.
• Recycling industry experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of welding fabrication tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards.
• Ability to safely work at varying heights, in tight quarters, and varying positions.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.