Welder

About Us:

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

As a welder at EMR, you’ll play a key role in our daily yard operations at our New Orleans site. In this role, you’ll conduct repairs on the shredder and other yard equipment.

Responsibilities

I.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using callipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Trims metal components using heat, fire, and electricity
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals
• Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications in order to meet building codes and legal requirements
• Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Other duties as required
  
  

Required Skills

II. Required Skills / Abilities

• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Mechanical inclination or a thorough understanding of heavy machinery.
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, callipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Relevant welder or welding fabricator certifications
• Knowledge of chemistry and metallurgy
• Understanding of electricity
• Attention to detail
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or G.E.D.
• Previous welding experience
  
  

Compensation And Benefits/What We Offer

• Full-time, year round
• PTO and 10 paid company holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• HSA and FSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match
  
  

EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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