Job Description

Job Title: Welder – Compactor & Container Repair Technician

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Welder – Compactor & Container Repair Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will perform welding, repairs, and maintenance on compactors, containers, and carts. You'll play a key part in keeping our equipment in top condition to support our operations and ensure safety and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Perform welding and minor repairs on compactors, containers, and carts

• Inspect and maintain hydraulic and electrical systems on compactors

• Apply various welding techniques (arc, gas, aluminum, brazing, soft soldering)

• Conduct service calls for compactor repairs and perform preventive maintenance

• Utilize flame cutting, bending, beveling, and forming techniques on metal and plastic

• Complete accurate documentation using fleet maintenance software

• Assist senior welders with larger projects

• Read blueprints, follow verbal instructions, and complete standard layouts and setups

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, OSHA-compliant work area

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

• 0–4 years of welding or related mechanical experience

• Valid driver’s license

• Basic welding skills and knowledge of welding safety procedures

• Ability to use shop tools and repair equipment effectively

Preferred:

• Technical or vocational welding training

• Experience with hydraulic and electrical diagnostics

• Familiarity with fleet maintenance software

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular use of hand tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic tools

• Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

• Infrequent exposure to cuts, burns, and chemical hazards

• May work in noisy, dusty, or outdoor environments occasionally

• Primary work setting is a maintenance shop