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Waste Connections Container Welder in Elgin, Illinois

GROOT has an immediate opening for a Container Welder to join our team in Elgin, IL. As a welder, you will be building and repairing metal containers, compactors and more. You will operate equipment to organize and move containers in our storage yard. You will be expected to keep equipment in a safe working order.

Starting pay will be $28.00 per hour depending on experience. Schedule will be Monday to Friday. This is a full-time position that comes with benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform welding and repair of trash/compactor containers, compactor repairs and metal repairs in our fleet.

  • Weld components using manual or semi-automaticwelding equipmentin various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)

  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.

  • Determine the appropriatewelding equipmentor method based on requirements.

  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover and fix any flaws.

  • Maintains a clean, safe work area incompliancewith Corporate and OSHA standards.

  • Performs all work in accordance with establishedsafetyprocedures, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.

  • Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks and work as a team.

  • Other job related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Extensivephysicalactivity. Requires strenuousphysicalwork;heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

  • Work environment involves some exposure tophysicalrisks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basicsafetyprecautions.

  • Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair containers in the yard. Usually, it is well-lit and ventilated. Sometimes it's necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basicsafetyprecautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1 years of experience welding.

  • Experience using a variety ofwelding equipmentand procedures (TIG, MIG, Plasma, MMA etc.)

  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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