Weld Shop Foreman

6:00AM-4:00PM M-F

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!

Welding Foremen are responsible for assisting management in overseeing a group of welders to ensure work is completed safely and timely. This is a working foreman position responsible for performing repair and maintenance on containers, equipment, and/or vehicles.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Performs painting sanding, grinding, cutting, welding and other fabrication or repair work on company containers, compactors, and other equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Assists management with the daily activities of welders.
• Coordinates welders' work and repairs, as well as monitor progress and quality.
• Monitors inventory of replacement parts and restock as needed.
• Performs minor and major adjustments on all systems of the container for proper and safe operation.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and restores various types of containers.
• Monitors and enforces quality and safety standards, and ensures all compliance goals are met or exceeded.
• Assists management in conducting welder observations.
• Ensures completion of daily work, and ensures all productivity goals are met or exceeded.
• Welds steel and aluminum components using Mig and Arc welding equipment.
• Cuts steel using a plasma cutter or torch.
• Fabricates steel components on trucks and containers.
• Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
• Performs layout operations, develops fixtures for one-of-a-kind units, and selects optimum welding process.
• Provides assistance, guidance and training to less experienced welders.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards.
• Completes safety checks on containers and compactors.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing computer system.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Estimates time and materials used and cost of repairs.
• Inspects the quality of repairs/rebuilds completed by external company.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
• Performs on-site repairs at customer locations.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Cutting torch skills; ability to use plasma cutter.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Proficient in the use and interpretation of installation diagrams and troubleshooting manuals.
• Familiar with the use of schematics, wiring diagrams, and related troubleshooting guides pertaining to medium and heavy vehicle operating systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding.
• 5 years welding and cutting experience.
• Knowledge of small shop tools.
• Basic knowledge of operating a computer.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10lbs. Frequently up to 20lbs, Occasionally up to 75lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperature, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.
• Continuously walking/sitting/standing.
• Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Continuously Climbing and/or balancing.

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 flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• 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 a contract for employment 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.