Welder

All American Waste; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Oriented Environment

Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Job summary

All American Waste in East Haven, CT, is seeking a Welder to join our fast-paced production team for evening shifts (Sun–Thu, 6:00 pm–4:00 am). The role involves fabricating and repairing metal waste containers, vehicle assemblies, and facility components, with gas and electric welding and brazing/soldering as needed.

Required are 1+ year welding/fabrication experience, safe-work habits, forklift experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to obtain a CDL.

Qualifications

• At least one year of welding, fabrication, and painting experience.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for safe work habits.
• Forklift experience.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn; proactive and independent thinker.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, or fabricates metal waste containers, vehicle assemblies, and facility components.
• Cuts, fits, and welds using gas and electric equipment.
• Performs brazing and soldering as required.
• Operates machines and tools in repair areas; may operate heavy equipment.
• Maintain safety and participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Maintain attendance and adapt to changing duties as needed.

Skills

Gas Welding

Electric Welding

Safety Awareness

Attention to Detail

Job description

All American Waste All American Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating at every step as we work to deliver the best solutions for safe, efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country to powering our buildings with solar energy and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

All American WasteAll American Waste All American Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating at every step as we work to deliver the best solutions for safe, efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country to powering our buildings with solar energy and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy \"Sonny\" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary

The Welder works in a fast-paced, results-oriented production environment and is responsible for reporting on a variety of items, including garbage, recycling, yard waste containers, vehicle assemblies, and facilities components. This position schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 pm-4:00 am.

Your Role

• Repairs, modifies, or fabricates a variety of metal w,ork including waste containers, vehicle assemblies, and facility components.
• Cuts, fits, and welds using gas and electric equipment.
• Performs skilled brazing and soldering.
• Uses a variety of machines and equipment in and out of repair areas.
• May operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills

• Knowledge of tools and methods of gas and electric welding
• Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to take and understand oral instructions.
• Reliability and dependability.

Requirements

• At least one year of welding, fabrication, and painting experience
• Knowledge of and appreciation for safe work habits
• Forklift experience
• Valid driver's license
• Hold an appropriate CDL or be willing to obtain an appropriate CDL
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

This Position Features

• Family-Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.)for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours as well as being able to bend, reach, push, and pull frequently.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

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All American Waste, LLC

EEO Statement:

The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.