Welder

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Louisville, KY

13d

About The Position

Welders repair containers, fleet vehicles, and compactors in a shop environment and assist with compactor installations in the field. Work includes fabricating, sanding, grinding, cutting, torching, drilling, welding, and repairing company or customer containers, compactors, and related equipment, as well as placing containers or compactor equipment. The position also involves completing paperwork using computer systems, maintaining a safe and clean work area, interacting professionally with customers and coworkers, and assisting with other shop projects as needed.

Requirements

Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to learn cutting torch skills and use a plasma cutter.
Knowledge of small shop tools.
Ability to safely operate a forklift or skid steer.
Good communication skills.
Basic understanding of OSHA safety standards and shop safety practices.
Basic computer skills.
1–2 years of welding and cutting experience or participation in or graduation from a technical training program.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to travel between offices as required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding.

Responsibilities

Safely perform sanding, grinding, cutting, torching, drilling, welding, fabrication, and repair work on company or customer containers, compactors, and fleet vehicles in accordance with regulations and company policies.
Weld steel using MIG and ARC welding equipment.
Fabricate steel components.
Cut steel using a plasma cutter, circular saw, band saw, chop saw, torch, or nibbler.
Perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, and notching metal and plastic parts.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company, ANSI, and OSHA standards.
Complete required paperwork using computer systems.
Use standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
Install lids, wheels, and lock setups on containers as needed.
Paint repaired or new containers as needed.
Assist with compactor installations as needed.
Assist with other shop projects or areas as needed.
Interact professionally with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
Complete hydraulic component repairs as needed.
Use small equipment, overhead crane lifting devices, or aerial platforms as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.