Swing Shift Welder - Benefits Day ONE!

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Portland, OR

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Welder applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers, and carts. The role performs minor repairs, preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors. The position also supports senior welders, completes compactor service calls, documents repair work and parts usage in fleet maintenance software, and performs related metal and plastic fabrication tasks. Work is performed using prints, drawings, verbal instructions, standard layouts, and established dimensions and tolerances, while following safety procedures and maintaining a clean work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random testing, as required by regulations and company policy. The role may require business air travel or access to federal property; candidates must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Requirements

  • Two years of previous experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform minor repairs and apply basic welding processes.
  • Repair compactors, containers, and carts.
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
  • Use welding processes including arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
  • Conduct safety checks on compactors and containers.
  • Complete required paperwork in fleet maintenance software, documenting repairs, parts usage, and repair times.
  • Assist senior welders with project work.
  • Perform service calls for compactor repair.
  • Perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, and notching metal and plastic parts.
  • Complete work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Work from prints, drawings, and verbal instructions.
  • Perform standard layouts and set-ups using specified dimensions and tolerances.
  • Use standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
  • Perform other maintenance-related work as required.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.
  • Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Company matching on a 401(k)
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal days
  • Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Established career progression
  • Dependent day care
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