Welder / Compactor Repair Technician

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Fairview, NJ

2d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers, and carts. The position involves performing minor repairs, basic welding processes, and preventive maintenance inspections, including diagnostics and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors. The technician will be qualified in various welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials. Safety checks on compactors and containers are also a key responsibility. The role requires completing required paperwork using fleet maintenance software, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. Assistance to senior welders, performing service calls for compactor repair, and related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, and notching of metal and plastic parts are also part of the duties. All work must be performed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs), from prints, drawings, and verbal instructions, with standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances. The technician will utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment, and perform other maintenance-related work as required. Maintaining a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performing all work in accordance with established safety procedures are essential.

Requirements

• 2 years of previous experience

Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and applies basic welding processes.
• Repairs compactors, containers and carts.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
• Qualified in the welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
• Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists senior welders in the completion of project work.
• Performs service calls for compactor repair.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Works from prints, drawings and verbal instructions.
• Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices and equipment.
• Performs other maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $25-$32 per hour, depending on experience.
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am start time
• The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
• Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
• Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed