Welder

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Kingston, NY

9d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Welder to perform minor repairs and basic welding work, primarily in a repair and maintenance shop at its Kingston, New York site. The role includes repairing compactors, containers and carts; maintaining compactor electrical and hydraulic systems; conducting safety checks; responding to compactor repair service calls; and assisting senior welders with projects. Work is performed using prints, drawings, verbal instructions, shop tools, measuring devices and fleet maintenance software, and must follow established repair times and safety procedures. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Saturdays as needed. The job is performed both indoors in a garage, shop or gas plant and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat and humidity. The position involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching and climbing; constant standing, walking and grasping; and occasional sitting and balancing. Workers are often exposed to occupational risks such as cuts, burns and toxic chemicals, as well as dirt, odors, noise and weather extremes. The expected base pay range is $20.75 to $31.14 per hour, depending on relevant factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications and work location. WM describes the role as offering stable hours, career development and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Must be over 18 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

Team-oriented approach and care for others in the shop.
Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
Enjoyment of varied work and new challenges.
Determined problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Perform minor repairs and apply basic welding processes.
Repair compactors, containers and carts.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
Use 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, including documentation of parts usage and repair times.
Assist senior welders with project work.
Perform service calls for compactor repair.
Perform related work including 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 of 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.