Container Shop Welder

Republic Services•Inver Grove Heights, MN

About The Position

The Container Shop Welder/ Fabricator repairs, paints, and maintains containers and roll-off boxes. The role involves repairing and fabricating components, installing container parts and decals, following safety procedures, and completing required paperwork. More complex repairs are referred to the Supervisor. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

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.

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
  • 401(k) plan with a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
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