Welder-Union

About the role

This position involves welding and repair work on fixed and mobile equipment, as well as fabrication of various structures and support systems within a scrap metal facility.

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
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "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 with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Welding school or certification preferred
• Previous experience scrap metal recycling a plus
• Forklift experience a plus

Physical requirements

• Work Environment: scrap metal facility office
• Equipment & Tools: PC, MS Office Suite, Dispatch software
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Welder
• Work Capacity Sensory Demands: Hearing & vision
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, keyboard