Maintenance Shop Welder at Republic Services

West Grove, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification
Valid driver’s license
Minimum of 1 year welding experience
Attention to Detail – Notices the small things that others often overlook. Makes sure that every aspect of the overall task is done correctly
Communication – Provides supervisors and co-workers with the information they need to maintain the equipment. Conveys information in a timely and accurate manner in written reports
Customer Service – Within reason, does what it takes to meet expectations of internal and external customers. Acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner towards customers and co-workers
Dependability – Is someone supervisors and coworkers can count on. Follows through and does what he/she says he/she will do. Shows up for work on time and adheres to the established work schedule
Ethics – Adheres to the policies and rules set forth by Republic Services. Does not bend the rules or cut corners. Is trustworthy and honest
Safety Orientation – Follows and promotes Republic Service’s safety rules and procedures. Recognizes hazards and anticipates danger. Does not take inappropriate risks
Troubleshooting – Diagnoses existing problems and predicts potential problems in equipment. Determines root causes of mechanical and other operating failures and chooses the best repair option

Responsibilities

Cuts/welds repairs to vehicle floors, bodies, packing blades, rails, fabrication
Welds steel and aluminum components using Mig and arc welding equipment
Bends steel components using a break and shear
Cuts steel using a plasma cutter or torch
Fabricates steel components on trucks
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Completes required paperwork
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MIG WeldingArc WeldingPlasma CuttingTorch CuttingSteel FabricationAluminum WeldingPress BrakeShear Operation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Maintenance Shop Welder position?

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, retirement plan with company match, and ESPP.

What is the minimum experience required for this role?

A minimum of 1 year welding experience is required.

What welding skills are needed for the Maintenance Welder job?

The role requires welding steel and aluminum components using MIG and arc welding equipment, cutting with plasma cutter or torch, bending steel using brake and shear, and fabricating steel components on trucks.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Candidates need the equivalent of a high school diploma or G.E.D., a valid driver’s license, and key qualities like attention to detail, communication, dependability, ethics, safety orientation, and troubleshooting.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this welder position?

Strong candidates demonstrate attention to detail, effective communication, customer service, dependability, ethics, safety orientation, and troubleshooting skills, along with the minimum welding experience.