Welder

SA Recycling LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety & Performance Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with Match

Growth opportunities

Weekly Pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms & PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an experienced Welder to repair and maintain our fleet of trailers and containers, ensuring roadworthiness and DOT compliance. Work will be in the truck shop, performing structural repairs and fabrication as needed.

The role requires MIG, stick, and torch welding skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Monday–Friday 6:30 am–4:00 pm with alternating Saturdays; pay is $20/hr with benefits and growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year welding experience in DOT trailer service/repair preferred.
• 3+ years experience with MIG, stick, and torch welding on various metals.
• Advanced knowledge of welding fabrication tools and techniques.
• Ability to work safely at heights, in tight quarters, and in varying positions.
• Willingness to pass drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair trailer bodies and components.
• Perform welding to complete repairs per manufacturers, SA Recycling, and DOT guidelines.
• Maintain records of all work per SA Recycling’s policies and DOT requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team in a safe, professional manner.
• Keep a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Follow SA Recycling’s safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Torch welding

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding fabrication tools

Job description

SA Recycling, an industry leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is looking for experienced, reliable and talented Welder to join the team. The Welder will be assigned to the truck shop and will be responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of our fleet of trailers and containers to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with DOT guidelines. You will use your welding and fabrication skills to complete structural repairs or rebuilds on floors, side walls, doors, landing gear, etc. and may assist with regular maintenance items and PM’s.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, Environmental, and DOT standards.

Working hours are Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, and alternating Saturdays from 6:30 – noon.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities for a Welder:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and safely repair trailer bodies and components.
• Complete identified repairs to trailers and containers by cutting, fabricating, and welding structural or non-structural parts in accordance with manufacturers, SA Recycling’s, and DOT guidelines.
• Maintain exact records of all work performed by SA Recycling’s policies and DOT requirements.
• Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for a Welder:

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year previous welding experience in DOT trailer service/repair preferred.
• 3+ years experience in welding processes such as MIG, stick, and torch welding on a variety of metals.
• Advanced knowledge of welding fabrication tools and techniques.
• Ability to safely work at heights, in tight quarters, and varying positions.
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Payrate $20/hr. and Up

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