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Welder

Recycling Services of Florida
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
Description

  • 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.
  • Follow instructions on work orders and shop drawings and verify material and work 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 judgement.
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties assigned.

Requirements

  • 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 50lbs 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 multitask.
  • Self-starter with a willingness to learn.

Education

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

  • 3 years of welding experience (Preferred)

Benefits

Each full-time eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation packet including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, and STD. As well a viable 401k Savings Plan with company match and company sponsored Life and ADD insurance. Our employees also receive Paid vacation, (6) Paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off.

Job Class: Full-time

This position will be working outside and under cover. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50lbs.

Schedule

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In Person

Recycling Services of Florida 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.

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