Maintenance Shop Welder

Republic Services•Baton Rouge, LA

13h

About The Position

The Maintenance Shop Welder performs repairs and maintenance on vehicle floors, bodies, packing blades, rails, and fabricated components. The role uses welding, cutting, bending, and fabrication equipment to repair and build steel and aluminum components for trucks. The employee follows safety policies and procedures, completes required paperwork, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. The position calls for attention to detail, clear communication with supervisors and coworkers, dependable and professional conduct, adherence to company policies and safety procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems. A valid driver’s license and at least one year of welding experience are required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of welding experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Attention to detail.
Communicate equipment-related information to supervisors and coworkers and provide timely, accurate written reports.
Provide professional, courteous, and cooperative service to internal and external customers.
Dependable attendance and adherence to the established work schedule.
Adhere to company policies and rules; demonstrate trustworthiness and honesty.
Follow and promote safety rules and procedures, recognize hazards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Diagnose existing and potential equipment problems, determine root causes of failures, and select appropriate repair options.

Responsibilities

Cut and weld repairs to vehicle floors, bodies, packing blades, rails, and fabricated components.
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.