What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder – A-1 Balers (Waste Pro) - West Palm Beach, FL position at Waste Pro?
Welder – A-1 Balers (Waste Pro) - West Palm Beach, FL
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Excellent Benefits | Stable, Year-Round Work | Career Growth
At A-1 Balers & Compactors, a Waste Pro company, every day is different. We're looking for a skilled Welder to repair, fabricate, and restore heavy-duty balers, compactors, containers, and other industrial equipment. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and working with heavy steel, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable, essential industry.
You'll work alongside an experienced team that takes pride in quality workmanship and keeping customers' equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Why Join A1 Balers and Compactors?
We believe our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow your career.
Awesome Benefits:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Company-paid Group Life Insurance
- 401(k) with excellent company match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
- Stable, year-round employment with an established company
What You'll Do
- Repair and maintain front-load, rear-load, and roll-off containers.
- Perform MIG and Stick (SMAW) welding on steel and aluminum components.
- Cut, fit, fabricate, and weld heavy steel components.
- Repair container floors, rails, bodies, packing blades, doors, and structural components.
- Operate fabrication equipment, including plasma cutters, torches, shears, and press brakes.
- Install and replace lids, wheels, hinges, and other container hardware.
- Prepare, prime, and paint repaired equipment.
- Read work orders and complete repairs accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
What We're Looking For
- Fabrication and repair experience with heavy steel
- Ability to use plasma cutters, torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools
- Experience working on heavy equipment, trailers, containers, trucks, or industrial machinery is a plus
- Ability to lift, bend, stand, and work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Dependable, safety-focused, and committed to quality workmanship
Working Conditions
This position involves working in both shop and outdoor environments. Employees should be comfortable working in varying weather conditions and around heavy equipment, welding fumes, noise, dust, grease, and vibration. The role requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the workday.
Why Welders Like This Job
- No repetitive production welding
- Different projects every day
- Hands-on fabrication and repair work
- Steady, year-round hours
- Opportunity to expand your skills with heavy industrial equipment
- Join a company that values hard work, teamwork, and craftsmanship
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- One year welding experience.
- Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.
- Valid driver license
Physical Requirements (but not limited to)
- Push, pull, drag, and lift items up to 50 pounds, climbing ladder, and overhead reaching.
- Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting.
- Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day.
- Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company.