Maintenance Shop Welder

Republic Services•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Maintenance Welder performs repairs and maintenance on vehicle floors, bodies, packing blades, and rails, and fabricates components. The role uses MIG and arc welding equipment to work with steel and aluminum, bends and cuts steel, and fabricates steel components on trucks. The position also requires following safety policies and procedures, completing required paperwork, and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 1 year of welding experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Attention to detail.
Communication skills, including providing timely, accurate information in written reports.
Customer service skills and a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner.
Dependability, including punctuality and adherence to the established work schedule.
Ethical conduct and adherence to company policies and rules.
Safety orientation, including recognizing hazards and following safety procedures.
Troubleshooting ability to diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and choose appropriate repairs.

Responsibilities

Cut and weld repairs to vehicle floors, bodies, packing blades, and rails, and perform fabrication.
Weld steel and aluminum components using MIG and arc welding equipment.
Bend steel components using a brake and shear.
Cut steel using a plasma cutter or torch.
Fabricate steel components on trucks.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.