Ecobat is a leader in the collection, recycling and production of energy storage solutions, lead and polypropylene products, and other commodities essential to modern life. 

Ecobat's Welder Millwright role is a critical position responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery and structural components. This role ensures the integrity and safety of production lines. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with their team to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, contributing to minimizing downtime and increasing operational efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of stick welding, knowledge of mechanical systems, and adherence to safety protocols to deliver high-quality workmanship.

I. Position Description

Provides operations and production support through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installation.

• Performs corrective and preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and systems using schematics, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Performs mechanical installation of new plant equipment.
• Repairs processing equipment such as pumps, piping, and machinery components.
• Performs steel fabrications, repairs, and modifications.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, and free of debris.
• Instruct, implement, and enforce the company safety program and site-specific safety requirements.
• Complies with all environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping programs.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by supervisor and/or higher classifications.

II. Qualifications

A. PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years’ recent industrial or related experience in millwright, industrial maintenance, or machine repair work.
• Ability to pass SMAW welding test.
• Knowledge of various metal properties.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to complete assigned work in a safe manner.
• Ability to safely demonstrate shop and hand tool operation.
• Ability to utilize computer operating systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Average leadership skills, work ethic and problem solving.
• Able to work any shift, overtime, and rotating weekends.

B. POST-HIRE TRAINING

• Environmental training applicable to the job
• Safety training for applicable equipment
• Job instructional training
• Quality system familiarization
• ISO 14001 awareness, objectives and targets, department significant environmental impacts
• OHSAS 18001 Awareness, OH&S-MS Objectives and Goals, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control

III. Physical Requirements & Work Environment

A. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

B. WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

       *   If duties require entry to an arsenic or cadmium-controlled area, appropriate respiratory protection must be worn.

                Respiratory Protection Required: Yes

                         Potential for Lead Exposure over PEL:  Yes    

                         Potential for Inorganic Arsenic Exposure over PEL: Yes 

                         Potential for Cadmium Exposure over PEL:  Yes 

                Physical Demands of job are:

                         Heavy Duty:     [ X ]

IV. Disclaimer

A. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ecobat Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, handicap or Veteran status, including disabled and Vietnam era veterans.