Welder / Fabricator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specified welding equipment to fabricate and perform repairs on new and used solid waste handling equipment.
• Repair and prep equipment for painting including painting assigned equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Maintain clean work area in shop or on job site and any assigned vehicles.
• Auxiliary in other shop employees' repairs and duties.
• Inspect and maintain assigned hand tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order, notifying Shop Manager of needed repairs.
• Ensure quality, efficient and safe completion of all repairs.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all Company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Provide basic personal tools such as welding shield, basic hand wrenches, etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is desired.
• Must have certification of basic welding skills and/or two years experience in welding/fabricating.
• A valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is preferred.
• Must meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess ability to maintain continuous mental and visual attention.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work environment is usually loud.
• Work in close, tight spaces to include confined spaces.