Welder/Fabricator

GFL Environmental; Northville Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Northville Charter Township, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service commercial compactors and related equipment.

You will meet safety standards, follow detailed instructions, and perform repairs with a focus on reliability and efficiency. Key duties include coordinating rebuilds and repairs, driving a CDL vehicle within six months, maintaining parts inventory, and staying current with electrical knowledge and new technology through manuals and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma desired.
• Prior experience in the repair of compactors and other equipment.
• Must possess CDL within six months of employment.
• Must meet safety sensitive criteria per Company standards.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Company and applicable rules regarding compactor/equipment safety.
• Coordinate all compactor rebuilds, repairs, and track all costs by for any parts or labor used.
• Receive major account requests for compactor repairs and installation and coordinate/perform as necessary to ensure completeness.
• Assist the branch with any compactor repair or installation problems.
• Perform minor welding when needed.
• Coordinate PM program to ensure image, equipment and customer service are upheld; including pressure setting and cycle times to minimize loads from customers.
• Stock inventory of standard parts, according to designated stocking level.
• Conform to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and directives.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of and keep up with latest technology via manuals and training seminars.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Operate equipment

Physical ability

Electrical knowledge

Education

GED or higher

Technical diploma desired

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all Company and applicable rules and regulations regarding compactor/equipment safety.
• Coordinate all compactor rebuilds, repairs, and track all costs by for any parts or labor used.
• Receive major account request for compactor repairs and installation and coordinate/perform as necessary to insure completeness.
• Assist the branch with any compactor repair or installation problems.
• Perform minor welding when needed
• Coordinate P.M. program to ensure that our image, equipment and customer service is upheld; including pressure setting and cycle times to make sure that we are minimizing loads from our customers.
• Stock inventory of standard parts, according to designated stocking level
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired.
• Prior experience in the repair of compactors and other equipment.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.
• Knowledge of basic electrical apparatus, particularly in working on and around 3 phase high voltage.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.
• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work environment is usually loud.