Welder

USA Waste and Recycling; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Waste and Recycling is seeking a Welder in Watertown, Connecticut. The role involves repairing and fabricating metal work for waste containers and vehicle assemblies in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have at least one year of welding and fabrication experience, a valid driver's license, and reliable work habits. The position demands physical endurance, the ability to work in various weather conditions, and proactive safety engagement. This role offers a dynamic setting in a committed team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of welding, fabrication, and painting experience required.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for safe work habits.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, or fabricates metal work including waste containers.
• Cuts, fits, and welds using gas and electric equipment.
• Performs skilled brazing and soldering.
• Maintains reasonable attendance consistent with company policies.
• Takes an active role in improving workplace safety.

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

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

Your Role

• Repairs, modifies, or fabricates a variety of metal work,k 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), the 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
• 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.

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.