Welder - 8a-4:30p Shift

Waste Management; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

401K with match

Stock options

Dependent day care

Annual education assistance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Waste Management in the United States is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts under general supervision. The role focuses on applying appropriate welds and performing preventive maintenance inspections on hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities include repairs, service calls, safety checks, and documentation using fleet maintenance software. The position requires 2 years of welding experience and offers a stable work environment Monday to Friday, with a

Qualifications

• 2 years of welding experience.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and basic welding processes.
• Repairs compactors, containers and carts.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs hydraulic systems.
• Operates fleet maintenance software to document repairs and parts usage.
• Assists senior welders on project work.

Skills

Welding

Job description

Pay Rate: $20.50-$25 per hour, depending on experience

Work Shift/Days: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

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We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

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I. Job Summary

Under general supervision, applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts.

II. 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.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. 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.

V. 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
• We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
• Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.