Container Shop Welder

Republic Services•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Container Shop Welder repairs, paints, fabricates, and maintains front, rear, and roll-off containers and boxes. The position uses MIG and ARC welding, fabrication tools, cutting equipment, and paint sprayers. The welder follows safety procedures, completes required paperwork, applies company and safety decals according to company diagrams, and refers more complex repairs to the Supervisor. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Republic Services describes itself as an environmental services company focused on recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. The company states that it serves 13 million customers, operates more than 1,000 locations, and has 42,000 team members.

Requirements

Certified welder.
Minimum of one 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 tool use.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow directions with minimal supervisory involvement.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain 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.