Senior Welder 1st Shift

WM; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Senior Welder for 1st shift in Albany, NY. The role involves performing maintenance inspections, repairs, and welding on compactors and containers. A strong candidate will have 4 years of relevant experience and a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plan options. Join a company that values safety and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on compactors and containers.
• Conduct repairs using various welding processes.
• Document repairs and parts usage using maintenance software.
• Perform safety checks on equipment.
• Assist with emergency repairs and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Welding processes

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Documentation using software

Job description

Senior Welder 1st Shift at WM

Pay Range: $24.00 – $28.00 (based on experience)

Shift: Monday – Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Job Summary

Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI), troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on compactors and containers. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnoses and repairs compactors, containers, and carts.
• Performs moderately complex welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, plastic welding, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
• Performs service calls for compactor repairs and emergency breakdowns.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, and notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Performs standard layouts and set‑ups of dimensions and tolerances.
• Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and/or rebuilds.
• Performs layout operations, develops fixtures for one‑of‑a‑kind units, and selects optimum welding process.
• Provides assistance, guidance and direction to lower level maintenance personnel.
• In the absence of supervision may provide container maintenance supervisory duties.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing