Welding Technician — Containers & Equipment Repair

Rumpke; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a skilled Welder to repair and fabricate on company and customer containers and compactors. You will weld, cut, grind, and assemble components in a shop and field setting, ensuring safety and quality in every task.

You will also perform related paperwork and support installations as needed. The ideal candidate has MIG/ARC experience, tools knowledge, and the ability to operate forklifts or skid steers safely.

Qualifications

• Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn cutting torch skills to use plasma cutter.
• Knowledge of small shop tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift/skid steer safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanding, grinding, cutting, torching, drilling, welding and other fabrication or repair work on company/customer containers, compactors, and assisting with placing of containers or compactor equipment.
• Grind metal parts after welding.
• Weld steel using MIG and ARC welding equipment.
• Fabricate steel components on containers.
• Cut steel using a plasma cutter, circular saw, band saw, chop saw, torch or nibbler.
• Perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company, ANSI, and OSHA standards.
• Complete required paperwork utilizing computer systems.
• Utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
• Install lids, wheels and lock setups on containers.
• Paint repaired and/or new containers.
• Assist with compactor installations as needed.
• Assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed.
• Communicate in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
• Complete hydraulic component repairs as needed.
• Use overhead crane lifting devices and aerial platforms as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Torch handling

Shop tools

Forklift operation

Tools

Plasma Cutter

Job description

Rumpke is seeking a skilled Welder to repair and fabricate on company and customer containers and compactors. You will weld, cut, grind, and assemble components in a shop and field setting, ensuring safety and quality in every task.

You will also perform related paperwork and support installations as needed. The ideal candidate has MIG/ARC experience, tools knowledge, and the ability to operate forklifts or skid steers safely.