Welder

WM (Waste Management); Florida; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) in Florida is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts under general supervision. The role requires proficiency in welding processes and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, performing preventive maintenance on electrical and hydraulic systems, and conducting work from prints and verbal instructions. Pay is $21-$25+ per hour with a Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–4:30 pm schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 years of welding experience required.
• Experience with welding processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repairs compactors, containers and carts.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Reads prints and drawings for layouts and tolerances.
• Maintains safety procedures and cleans work area.

Skills

Arc welding

Gas welding

Aluminum welding

Brazing

Soft soldering

Job description

Pay Rate: $21-$25+ per hour, depending on experience

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-4:30 pm

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.
• 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

Required Qualifications

2 years of previous experience

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.

Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.