Container Shop Welder

Republic Services•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Container Welder/Fabricator repairs, paints, and maintains containers and roll-off boxes. The role includes welding and fabricating components, cutting steel, installing container parts and decals, following safety procedures, completing paperwork, and referring more complex repairs to the Supervisor. The position may also include other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Certified welder.
  • Minimum of 1 year of welding experience or completion of a welding program.
  • Advanced knowledge of MIG and stick welders, plasma cutters, and airless paint sprayers.
  • Familiarity with basic hand tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow directions with minimal supervisory involvement.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and perform maintenance on front, rear, and roll-off containers.
  • Weld steel and aluminum components using MIG and ARC welding equipment.
  • Fabricate steel components using a brake and shear.
  • Cut steel using a plasma cutter or torch.
  • Fabricate steel components for hoppers, containers, and compactors.
  • Install lids and wheels on containers.
  • Paint repaired containers.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Complete required paperwork.
  • Install company and safety decals on containers and roll-off boxes according to the company standard diagram.
  • Refer more complex repairs to the Supervisor.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
  • Dental plans
  • Vision coverage
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discount programs
  • Retirement plan with a generous company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
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