Compactor Repair Technician - Welder

Interstate Waste Services•Newtown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking an experienced Compactor Repair Technician who is also a welder for its Newtown, Connecticut Container Shop. This is a full-time, union, non-exempt, hourly position. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays depending on business needs. The starting pay is $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience. The role performs repairs and preventive maintenance on compactors, containers, carts, and dumpsters, including welding and work on electrical and hydraulic systems. The technician uses shop tools, measurements, repair documentation software, technical drawings, and instructions while following safety requirements and standard repair times.

Requirements

Experience with MIG, stick, and torch welding on a variety of materials.
Knowledge of safety procedures and practices for operating or repairing compactors, containers, and carts.
Skill in operating tools, equipment, and parts and following procedures used to repair and service compactors, containers, and carts.
Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools used to produce technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
Ability to read and listen to assignments presented in a variety of forms.
Basic understanding of mathematics as it relates to welding assignments.
Ability to weld components in vertical, flat, or overhead positions.
Manual dexterity and stability suitable for precision work.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
Ability to climb, balance, lift, walk, stoop, and carry materials while traversing facilities and machinery.

Responsibilities

Perform minor repairs and apply basic welding processes.
Repair compactors, containers, carts, and dumpsters.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
Conduct safety checks on compactors and containers.
Complete paperwork in fleet maintenance software, documenting repairs, parts usage, and repair times.
Perform service calls for compactor repair.
Perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, and notching metal and plastic parts.
Complete work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
Work from prints, drawings, and verbal instructions.
Perform standard layouts and set-ups to specified dimensions and tolerances.
Use standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
Perform other maintenance-related work as required.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.