Welder

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Welder? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your Welding career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. 

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Welder at WM – and more.  

The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Welder: 

• Starting salary of $20.75 - $31.14 per hour depending on experience 
• Stable hours for your financial stability 
• Tool allowance is worth $300
• Boot allowance is worth an additional $150 twice a year 
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage includes dental, vision and prescription coverage. 
• We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members 
• Company-matched 401(k) 
• Adoption assistance and parent support 

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Welder. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.  

The hours and location you’ll work in as a Welder with WM: 

• Monday – Friday every week, Saturday’s when needed
• Start time 8:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M.  
• We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need. 
• The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our Kingston, NY site.  

Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Welder at WM.  

• Performs minor repairs and applies basic welding processes.
• Repairs compactors, containers and carts.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
• Qualified in the welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
• Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists senior welders in the completion of project work.
• Performs service calls for compactor repair.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Works from prints, drawings and verbal instructions.
• Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices and equipment.
• Performs other maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

What do you need to be considered for the role of Welder: 

• 2 years of relevant work experience  
• A valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record 
• Be over 18 years of age. 
• Legally eligible to work in the United States 
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical. 

The kind of people who thrive in our teams: 

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop 
• Happy working independently and as part of a team 
• Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge 
• Determined problem solvers. 

Work environment and physical demands 

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

• Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing  
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often;  
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often;  
• This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. 
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If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, then click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today.  

PAY: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S / Canada is $20.75 - $31.14 This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. 

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.