Welder

SA Recycling LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a skilled welder for our scrap metal facility in the United States. You will weld fixed equipment, repair cracked parts, build up worn components, and install conduits, fasteners, hooks, and pulleys. You will also construct platforms and guardrails and ensure tidy, safe work areas.

Candidates should pass a medical exam and background check. Welding certification is preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Pay ranges from $23 to $28 per hour (non-exempt).

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Welding school or certification preferred.
• Previous experience in scrap metal recycling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weld parts of fixed equipment that need repair.
• Weld new parts for assembly.
• Build up parts that have worn thin.
• Repair cracks in mobile equipment such as the boom of a material handler.
• Install conduit, fasteners, hooks, and pulleys.
• Construct platforms, stairs, catwalks, guardrails, and equipment supports.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift.
• Organize materials to maximize space efficiency.
• Dispose of waste materials properly.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping for safety and hygiene.

Skills

Welding

Forklift experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Dispatch software

Job description

Including, but not limited to:

• Weld parts of fixed equipment that need repair.
• Weld new parts for assembly.
• Build up parts that have worn thin.
• Repair cracks in mobile equipment such as the boom of a material handler.
• Install conduit, fasteners, hooks, and pulleys
• Construct platforms, stairs, catwalks, guardrails, and equipment supports
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Welding school or certification preferred
• Previous experience scrap metal recycling a plus
• Forklift experience a plus

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: scrap metal facility office
• Equipment & Tools: PC, MS Office Suite, Dispatch software
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Welder Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing & vision
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, keyboard

Pay range: $23 - $28 per hour (non-exempt)

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