Welder

SA Recycling; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in San Diego is seeking a Welder for their team. Responsibilities include welding parts of fixed equipment, repairing mobile equipment, and constructing various structures. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess welding certification.

Preferred qualifications include forklift experience and familiarity with scrap metal recycling. Effective communication and basic math skills are essential. Join a dedicated team in a light to moderate physical work environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred: welding school or certification.
• Previous experience in scrap metal recycling is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weld parts of fixed equipment that need repair.
• Repair cracks in mobile equipment such as the boom of a material handler.
• Construct platforms, stairs, catwalks, guardrails, and equipment supports.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Basic math skills

Welding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding school or certification

Tools

PC

MS Office Suite

Dispatch software

Job description

Job Duties

• 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

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