Lead Welder

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high attention to safety, quality, and productivity in the welding/fabrication area
• MIG and Stick welding, must know how to use the torch and rosebud operation.
• Familiar with metals, steel and fabrications.
• Oversee all the container/Baler repairs.
• Rebuilding of truck bodies, roll-off containers and front-load containers.
• instructions on work orders and shop drawings and verify material and work for accuracy
• Prepare and process all paperwork necessary to complete orders
• Order and maintain necessary levels of shop and welding supplies
• Maintain equipment by following required preventative maintenance schedules and documenting tasks
• Able to interpret drawings, layouts, plan work and use sound judgment.
• Observe safety procedures, assure self and others safety and report any safety issues
• Properly stack processed material and pack as required in preparation for shipping.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Supervise direct reports and schedule work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Ideal candidate profile:

• Experience using MIG and Stick welding process. TIG and/or spot welding experience a plus
• Must be capable of machine setup including proper wire speed, voltage, and gas flow
• Ability to safely use and operate shop tools and equipment such as torches, band saws, iron workers and drill presses
• Capable of following instructions.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including working on your feet for extended periods of time, lifting material weighing up to 50 pounds and working in hot or cold conditions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of following required safety procedures including OSHA standards such as lock-out/tag-out and incident reporting
• Ability to work independently in a production oriented environment and perform against established performance standards
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi task
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn

Job Type: Full-time. This position will be working outside and under cover. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50LBS.

Benefits:

Each full-time eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Vol Life Insurance and STD. As well as a viable 401k Savings Plan with Company match and Company sponsored Life and ADD Insurance. Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Sick Days.

Loop Paper Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in our employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $18.00 to $32.00

Job Class: Full time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person