Welder / Fabricator

GFL Industries; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Industries is seeking a welding/fabrication professional to operate welding equipment, fabricate and repair solid waste handling equipment, and prepare units for painting. You will maintain service records, manage tool inventory, and keep the work area clean in shop or on job sites.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus welding certification or two years of welding/fabricating experience; CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and coordinating with team.
• Safety-conscious attitude and adherence to all safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment to fabricate and repair solid waste handling equipment.
• Repair and prep equipment for painting, including painting assigned units.
• Maintain accurate service records and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification or 2 years welding experience

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate specified welding equipment to fabricate and perform repairs on new and used solid waste handling equipment.
• Repair and prep equipment for painting including painting assigned equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Maintain clean work area in shop or on job site and any assigned vehicles.
• Assist other shop employees with repairs and duties.
• Inspect and maintain assigned hand tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order, notifying Shop Manager of needed repairs.
• Ensure quality, efficient and safe completion of all repairs.
• 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.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Provide basic personal tools such as welding shield, basic hand wrenches, etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED desired.
• Certification of basic welding skills and/or two years experience in welding/fabricating.
• Possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess ability to maintain continuous mental and visual attention.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions

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.
• Work in close, tight spaces to include confines spaces.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.