Senior Welder & Fabricator — MIG & Stick Specialist

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

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. in Danbury, CT seeks a senior A Level Welder/Fabricator to perform high-quality MIG and stick welding and fabricate and rebuild steel containers and compactors.

You will work independently on complex repairs and mentor junior welders while ensuring safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include interpreting repair orders, cutting, bending, and assembling components, leading custom fabrication, and maintaining a clean, safe shop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years MIG and stick welding experience in industrial settings.
• Proven ability to perform precise welds in various positions.
• Advanced fabrication skills using shears, brakes, torches, and weld jigs.
• Ability to lead complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE compliance.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced MIG and stick welding and metal fabrication on containers.
• Rebuild structural frames, bottoms, lids, casters and mechanical parts.
• Interpret repair orders and sketches to execute rebuilds.
• Use cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and bending tools.
• Lead fabrication of specialized equipment for customer orders.
• Conduct quality control on welds.
• Mentor and train junior welders.
• Maintain clean, safe shop area and perform tool maintenance.
• Track parts usage and time for cost analysis.
• Collaborate with supervisors.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Fabrication

Team leadership

Tools

Cutting torches

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Weld jigs

Job description

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. in Danbury, CT seeks a senior A Level Welder/Fabricator to perform high-quality MIG and stick welding and fabricate and rebuild steel containers and compactors.

You will work independently on complex repairs and mentor junior welders while ensuring safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include interpreting repair orders, cutting, bending, and assembling components, leading custom fabrication, and maintaining a clean, safe shop.