A Level Welder / Fabricator

Interstate Waste Services; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services in Danbury, CT, is seeking a senior-level A Level Welder / Fabricator responsible for high-quality welding, fabrication, and structural rebuilding of steel containers and compactors. The role requires advanced MIG and stick welding skills and the ability to work independently on complex repair tasks while supporting junior teammates.

The position emphasizes leading complex projects, mentorship, and adherence to safety standards in an indoor shop and outdoor yard

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years MIG welding, stick welding and fabrication experience in industrial or structural repair settings.
• Proven ability to perform precise welds in various positions and on worn or contaminated metal.
• Advanced skills using fabrication tools including shears, brakes, torches, and weld jigs.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced MIG welding, stick welding and metal fabrication on a variety of container types and compactor components.
• Rebuild or replace structural frames, bottoms, lids, caster brackets, and mechanical parts using custom-cut steel.
• Interpret repair orders and/or sketches to execute precise rebuilds or modifications.
• Use cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and bending tools to shape and prepare materials.
• Lead fabrication of specialized equipment or container configurations as needed for customer orders.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure all welds meet company standards.
• Mentor and train junior welders and assist with onboarding of new hires.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Fabrication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Tools

Cutting torches

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Weld jigs

Brakes

Job description

Overview

Location: Danbury, CT

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Some Saturdays

Pay Rate: $30.00-$37.00 per hour

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety.

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Essential Job Summary:

The A Level Welder / Fabricator is a senior-level technician responsible for high-quality welding, fabrication, and structural rebuilding of steel containers and compactors. This role requires advanced skills in MIG and stick welding and custom fabrication. The A Level Welder works independently on complex repair tasks and supports the training and development of entry-level team members.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Perform advanced MIG welding, stick welding and metal fabrication on a variety of container types and compactor components.
• Rebuild or replace structural frames, bottoms, lids, caster brackets, and mechanical parts using custom-cut steel.
• Interpret repair orders and/or sketches to execute precise rebuilds or modifications.
• Use cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and bending tools to shape and prepare materials.
• Lead fabrication of specialized equipment or container configurations as needed for customer orders.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure all welds meet company standards.
• Mentor and train junior welders and assist with onboarding of new hires.
• Maintain clean and organized welding area and perform basic preventative maintenance on shop tools.
• Track parts used and time spent on custom or complex builds for cost analysis.
• Collaborate with supervisors

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years MIG welding, stick welding and fabrication experience in industrial or structural repair settings.
• Proven ability to perform precise welds in various positions and on worn or contaminated metal.
• Advanced skills using fabrication tools including shears, brakes, torches, and weld jigs.
• Self-motivated and capable of leading complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to PPE and shop protocols.
• Ability to lift heavy materials, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and operate yard equipment as needed.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a combination of indoor shop and outdoor yard environments. Frequent exposure to welding heat, welding fumes, grinding dust, metal shavings, and heavy lifting is expected. Welding hood, gloves, respirator (when applicable), safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection are required daily.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $30.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $37.00/Hr.