Description The Welder will safely perform the repair, rebuilding, operation, installation, and maintenance on company compactors, containers, and other equipment as needed while maintaining a clean and safe work environment in compliance with FPC company and OSHA standards. The Welder’s responsibilities include welding metal components together to fabricate or repair boxes, trucks and other equipment. Ability to use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder. Operate roll off truck to move boxes around during repairs. Knowledge of using an Airless Spray Gun to paint containers. Qualifications/Skills • High School Diploma or GED • Certified Welder and/or Electrician preferred • Prior experience in the repair of compactors and other equipment • Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Preferred • Positive Driving record • Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to communicate effectively with others • Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records • Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job • Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job • Knowledge of basic electrical apparatus, particularly in working on and around 3 phase high voltage • Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Welding and Fabrication • Knowledge of hydraulic components Responsibilities • Safely perform the repair, rebuilding, operation, installation, and maintenance on Company compactors, containers and other equipment as needed • Comply with all Company and applicable rules and regulations regarding compactor/equipment safety • Coordinate all compactor rebuilds, repairs, and track all costs by for any parts or labor used • Refurbish compactor to like new condition • Fabricate chutes and hoppers for the units • Install new or refurbed compactors on customer site, wire up and test run for operation • Use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder • Receive major account request for compactor repairs and installation and coordinate/perform as necessary to ensure completeness • Assist with any compactor repair or installation problems • Perform minor welding when needed • Coordinate the P.M. program to ensure that our image, equipment and customer service is upheld; including pressure setting and cycle times to make sure that we are minimizing loads from our customers • Stock inventory of standard parts, according to designated stocking level • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors • Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance • Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management Work environment and expectations • Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. • Occasionally work in high precarious places • Work environment is usually loud. Machines, Tools and Equipment The following machines, tools and equipment are commonly but not always associated with the performance of this position. Machines, tools, and equipment use will vary • Personal protective equipment includes, but not limited to gloves, hard hats, boots, safety goggles/glasses and safety vest. • Tools included but not limited to broom or shovel • Two-way radio or cellular device. • Computer/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, copier • Blow torch Physical Requirements • Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job. • Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. • There may be prolonged periods of standing. • Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required. • Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required. • Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds Job Duties 1: Refurbish compactors back to like new condition. 2: Fabricate chutes and hoppers for the units. 3: Troubleshoot issues on site and make needed repairs. 4: Install new or refurbed compactors on customer site, wire up and test run for proper operation. 5. Use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder Skills 1: Welding and fabricating skills are needed. 2: Knowledge of Hydraulic components 3: Class B CDL preferred but not required 4: Ability to operate a manual transmission
See More Details >>Description Description The Welder will safely perform the repair, rebuilding, operation, installation, and maintenance on company compactors, containers, and other equipment as needed while maintaining a clean and safe work environment in compliance with FPC company and OSHA standards. The Welder's responsibilities include welding metal components together to fabricate or repair boxes, trucks and other equipment. Ability to use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder. Operate roll off truck to move boxes around during repairs. Knowledge of using an Airless Spray Gun to paint containers. Qualifications/Skills • High School Diploma or GED • Certified Welder and/or Electrician preferred • Prior experience in the repair of compactors and other equipment • Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Preferred • Positive Driving record • Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to communicate effectively with others • Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records • Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job • Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job • Knowledge of basic electrical apparatus, particularly in working on and around 3 phase high voltage • Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Welding and Fabrication • Knowledge of hydraulic components Responsibilities • Safely perform the repair, rebuilding, operation, installation, and maintenance on Company compactors, containers and other equipment as needed • Comply with all Company and applicable rules and regulations regarding compactor/equipment safety • Coordinate all compactor rebuilds, repairs, and track all costs by for any parts or labor used • Refurbish compactor to like new condition • Fabricate chutes and hoppers for the units • Install new or refurbed compactors on customer site, wire up and test run for operation • Use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder • Receive major account request for compactor repairs and installation and coordinate/perform as necessary to ensure completeness • Assist with any compactor repair or installation problems • Perform minor welding when needed • Coordinate the P.M. program to ensure that our image, equipment and customer service is upheld; including pressure setting and cycle times to make sure that we are minimizing loads from our customers • Stock inventory of standard parts, according to designated stocking level • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors • Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance • Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management Work environment and expectations • Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. • Occasionally work in high precarious places • Work environment is usually loud. Machines, Tools and Equipment The following machines, tools and equipment are commonly but not always associated with the performance of this position. Machines, tools, and equipment use will vary • Personal protective equipment includes, but not limited to gloves, hard hats, boots, safety goggles/glasses and safety vest. • Tools included but not limited to broom or shovel • Two-way radio or cellular device. • Computer/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, copier • Blow torch Physical Requirements • Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job. • Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. • There may be prolonged periods of standing. • Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required. • Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required. • Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds Requirements Job Duties 1: Refurbish compactors back to like new condition. 2: Fabricate chutes and hoppers for the units. 3: Troubleshoot issues on site and make needed repairs. 4: Install new or refurbed compactors on customer site, wire up and test run for proper operation. 5. Use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder Skills 1: Welding and fabricating skills are needed. 2: Knowledge of Hydraulic components 3: Class B CDL preferred but not required 4: Ability to operate a manual transmission
See More Details >>Description Description The Welder will safely perform the repair, rebuilding, operation, installation, and maintenance on company compactors, containers, and other equipment as needed while maintaining a clean and safe work environment in compliance with FPC company and OSHA standards. The Welder's responsibilities include welding metal components together to fabricate or repair boxes, trucks and other equipment. Ability to use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder. Operate roll off truck to move boxes around during repairs. Knowledge of using an Airless Spray Gun to paint containers. Qualifications/Skills High School Diploma or GED Certified Welder and/or Electrician preferred Prior experience in the repair of compactors and other equipment Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Preferred Positive Driving record Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with others Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job Knowledge of basic electrical apparatus, particularly in working on and around 3 phase high voltage Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Welding and Fabrication Knowledge of hydraulic components Responsibilities Safely perform the repair, rebuilding, operation, installation, and maintenance on Company compactors, containers and other equipment as needed Comply with all Company and applicable rules and regulations regarding compactor/equipment safety Coordinate all compactor rebuilds, repairs, and track all costs by for any parts or labor used Refurbish compactor to like new condition Fabricate chutes and hoppers for the units Install new or refurbed compactors on customer site, wire up and test run for operation Use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder Receive major account request for compactor repairs and installation and coordinate/perform as necessary to ensure completeness Assist with any compactor repair or installation problems Perform minor welding when needed Coordinate the P.M. program to ensure that our image, equipment and customer service is upheld; including pressure setting and cycle times to make sure that we are minimizing loads from our customers Stock inventory of standard parts, according to designated stocking level Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management Work environment and expectations Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. Occasionally work in high precarious places Work environment is usually loud. Machines, Tools and Equipment The following machines, tools and equipment are commonly but not always associated with the performance of this position. Machines, tools, and equipment use will vary Personal protective equipment includes, but not limited to gloves, hard hats, boots, safety goggles/glasses and safety vest. Tools included but not limited to broom or shovel Two-way radio or cellular device. Computer/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, copier Blow torch Physical Requirements ~ Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job. Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. There may be prolonged periods of standing. Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required. Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required. ~ Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds Requirements Job Duties • Refurbish compactors back to like new condition. • Fabricate chutes and hoppers for the units. • Troubleshoot issues on site and make needed repairs. • Install new or refurbed compactors on customer site, wire up and test run for proper operation. • Use torch for cutting and brazing, plasma cutter and stick welder Skills • Welding and fabricating skills are needed. • Knowledge of Hydraulic components • Class B CDL preferred but not required • Ability to operate a manual transmission First Piedmont Corporation
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Danville, VA, typically begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with projections indicating a 2-3% job growth from 2025. Apprentices earn an average of $500 per week in Danville, VA, with experienced professionals often exceeding $60,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
