Welder

WM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Days

Job summary

A waste management company in Austin, Texas is seeking a skilled technician for welding and repairing compactors and containers. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in welding, particularly MIG. The role also includes performing preventive maintenance and safety checks. The position offers a competitive compensation package including medical and dental benefits, 401K matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and repairs on compactors, containers, and carts.
• Conduct safety checks and preventive maintenance inspections.
• Document repair times and parts usage.

Skills

MIG Welding

Forklift operation

Basic welding processes

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Standard shop hand tools

Measuring devices

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Hours: M-F F 4:30am-5:00pm Occasional Saturdays

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Preferred candidate will have 2 years or more experience with:

• MIG Welding a plus
• Forklift experience

Please know that this is a non-climate-controlled setting. You will be wearing company policy long sleeved shirts

Job Summary

Under general supervision, applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and applies basic welding processes.
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• Repairs compactors, containers and carts.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
• Qualified in the welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
• Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists senior welders in the completion of project work.
• Performs service calls for compactor repair.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Works from prints, drawings and verbal instructions.
• Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices and equipment.
• Performs other maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience

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.