Container Maintenance Mechanic

CleanHarbors•Burton, MI

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring a Container Maintenance Mechanic for its Burton, Michigan location. The role involves preparing, inspecting, fabricating, cutting, welding, and repairing containers, including patching or replacing tarps at Clean Harbors and customer locations such as refineries. The mechanic records time and materials in an electronic repair order system. The company provides welding equipment and a service truck. A valid driver’s license is required. The position also includes equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, metalworking and welding, shop and equipment upkeep, surface preparation and coating application, and maintaining the company truck in a clean and safe condition. Health and safety is identified as the company’s top priority. Clean Harbors describes itself as a provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company states it is an equal opportunity employer and a military- and veteran-friendly company.

Requirements

Welding (MIG and stick) and mechanical experience in a fabrication or repair shop environment.
Ability and willingness to wear a respirator; must be clean-shaven.
Valid driver’s license.
Clean three-year driving record.
Successful completion of a structural welding test.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing flat welding with steel is preferred.
Welding certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Perform compliance and safety inspections, correct equipment deficiencies, and perform preventive maintenance on company-owned equipment.
Perform welding, cutting, grinding, mechanical repair, and other metalworking techniques used in container repair.
Maintain shop housekeeping and building maintenance obligations, as well as welding systems, repair equipment, and shop tools.
Prepare equipment surfaces before painting and apply paint or similar coatings using HVLP, airless, or manual tools and processes.
Fabricate, cut, and weld roll-off containers.
Produce quality work according to established standards.
Record time and materials in the electronic repair order system.
Keep the company truck clean, tidy, and free of hazards.
Perform other welding duties and tasks as assigned by management or required by business needs.