Field Welder

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste and recycling solutions is seeking a dedicated Field Welder to join their team. This role involves providing on-site repairs and maintenance for waste compactors and balers, ensuring high-quality service while interacting directly with customers. The ideal candidate will have strong welding skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to safety. Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth in a company recognized as a Great Place to Work. If you are passionate about quality workmanship and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Growth opportunities

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and ability to work independently.
• Strong commitment to quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs on recycling containers and equipment.
• Assess repair needs and operate various tools.

Skills

Arc/Stick welding

Reading and interpreting shop drawings

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Tools

Cutting torches

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About the Job

The Field Welder will be responsible for providing on-site repairs and maintenance on waste compactors and balers. You will work from a company repair truck and be dispatched to customer sites to perform welding repairs on recycling containers, equipment, grates, railings, and related items. This role involves direct customer interaction, requiring high-level customer service and communication with client users, operators, and employees.

While most work will be performed independently after training, collaboration with other technicians and support staff is expected to ensure quality service.

Location and Work Arrangements

Location: Field Welders have the option to take home the company vehicle and work from their home location.

Work Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm, with overtime and on-call duties required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in Arc/Stick welding
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• Strong commitment to quality workmanship
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Ability to travel to multiple locations independently in a company vehicle
• Excellent communication skills, professional appearance, positive attitude, and safety consciousness
• Comfort working in all weather conditions, wearing protective gear near waste materials

Daily Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs on recycling containers, equipment, grates, and railings, including describing parts to the shop and installing on-site.
• Assess repair needs, use cutting torches and welders for repairs.
• Operate various hand and power tools.
• Prepare and submit clear service reports and communication.

Work Environment and Safety

Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, and kneeling. Ability to drive safely for extended periods and operate tools with manual dexterity is required. Working near waste materials necessitates adherence to safety and cleanliness protocols, including wearing protective gear.

Why Work for Us

Join Metro Compactor Service, a leader in waste and recycling equipment in Canada, recognized as a Great Place to Work (2023 & 2024) and recipient of the Innovation Award. We offer competitive salaries, flexible benefits, growth opportunities, and a positive, family-oriented culture. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment.

About Us

Metro Compactor Service provides over four decades of expertise in waste and recycling solutions, including manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair of balers, compactors, and chutes. Learn more at www.metrocompactor.com.

We look forward to your application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.