Welder-Union

External SA Recycling; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

External SA Recycling seeks a welder to repair and build parts in a scrap-metal facility in Los Angeles. You will weld fixed and new parts, build up worn components, and repair cracks on heavy equipment while maintaining a clean, safe work area and following safety rules.

Ideal candidates have welding training or certification, basic math and communication skills, and may have forklift experience or recycling sector exposure.

Qualifications

• Pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Pass a background check.
• Bi-lingual English & Spanish a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding school or certification preferred.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., boom of a material handler).
• Install conduit, fasteners, hooks, and pulleys.
• Construct platforms, stairs, catwalks, guardrails, and supports.
• Maintain neat, safe work area and organize materials.
• Adhere to safety rules and keep accurate records as required.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Welding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dispatch software

Welding certification

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

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

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