Job Description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Welders are responsible for repairing containers, fleet vehicles, and compactors in shop atmosphere. They also assist with compactor installations in the field. This includes fabricating, sanding, grinding, cutting, torching, drilling, welding and/or repair work on company and/or customer containers, compactors, and placing of containers or compactor equipment.

Responsibilities Of Position

Perform sanding, grinding, cutting, torching, drilling, welding and other fabrication or repair work on company/customer containers, compactors, or fleet vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies Weld steel using MIG and ARC welding equipment Fabricate steel components Cut steel using a plasma cutter, circular saw, band saw, chop saw, torch or nibbler Perform related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company, ANSI, and OSHA standards Complete required paperwork utilizing computer systems Utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment Install lids, wheels and lock setups on containers if needed Paint repaired and/or new containers as needed Assist with compactor installations as needed Assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed Professionally interact with customers, clients, coworkers, and management Complete hydraulic component repairs as needed Utilize small equipment, overhead crane lifting devices, or aerial platforms as needed Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed For Position

Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude Ability to learn cutting torch skills to use plasma cutter Knowledge of small shop tools Ability to operate a forklift/skid steer safely Good communication skills Basic understanding of OSHA safety standards and shop safety practices Basic computer skills

Experience & Knowledge Needed For Position

Knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding is preferred 1-2 years welding and cutting experience or participation in or graduation technical training program

Physical Requirements In a Regular Workday

Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs Occasionally working outside in changing temperatures Frequently working in wet/humid conditions Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling Frequently climbing and/or balancing Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas Exposure to residential and commercial waste Ability to travel between offices, as required Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays Legally eligible to work in the United States Valid driver’s license (if applicable) Must successfully complete pre-employment testing Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

How this job compares in Broadview Heights, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Ohio currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 99 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Broadview Heights, OH

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Broadview Heights, OH, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 172 other active welding openings from 105 employers. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

Rumpke Waste & Recycling currently has 2 other openings live in Ohio, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Ohio at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are TP Mechanical (8), Kadant Black Clawson LLC (5), and Welding Shop in Cleveland, OH (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Ohio, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Canton at $29/hr, Columbus at $28/hr, and Cleveland at $26/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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