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Welder

USA Waste and Recycling
Oakville, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
WelderUSA Waste and RecyclingUSA Waste and Recycling, IncUSA Waste is at the forefront of waste and hauling and processing - innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.Some see waste. We see possibilities.Position Summary:The Welder works in a fast-paced, results-oriented production environment and is responsible for reporting on a variety of items including garbage, recycling, yard waste containers, vehicle assemblies, and facilities components.Your Role:Repairs, modifies, or fabricates a variety of metal work including waste containers, vehicle assemblies, and facilities components.Cuts fits, and welds using gas and electric equipment.Performs skilled brazing and soldering.Uses a variety of machines and equipment in and out of repair areas.May operate heavy equipment as needed.Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.Your Skills: Knowledge of tools, and methods of gas and electric weldingAbility to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions.Ability to take and understand oral instructions.Reliability and dependability.Requirements:At least one year of welding, fabrication, and painting experienceKnowledge of and appreciation for safe work habitsForklift experienceValid driver's licenseGritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.This Position Features:Family-Oriented EnvironmentExcellent Benefits and Bonus PotentialPhysical Demands:Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 40 pounds.Ability to stand for up to 12 hours as well as being able to bend, reach, push, and pull frequently.Must be able to work in all weather conditions.USAW1

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