MRF-Welder at MarBorg Recovery – Santa Barbara, California

We set our pay based on several factors including knowledge, experience, education, training, certifications, and location. Our competitive benefit package and the rewarding work we do for the planet combined make MarBorg a great place to work. The hourly range is $25.00-38.00.

MarBorg Recovery

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Welder

LOCATION: MRF Tajiguas Landfill

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

PREPARED DATE: 10/19/2023

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the welding related maintenance and repair of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) equipment including, conveyors, shredders, mechanical screens, baler and other associated equipment. Must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will also have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

A TYPICAL DAY: This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to redefine waste recovery. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, next generation, and a greener environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable CalOSHA and Company rules and regulations.
• Attendance and successful accomplishment of all safety and compliance training
• Fabricate/repair metal components to restore full functionality and safety performance.
• Solve problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard. Keep work area clean and orderly to retain a safe and operational work environment.
• Coordinate workflow with other members of the team.
• Work independently or with a small team to complete large and complex projects.
• Employ physical strength and endurance to complete all welding tasks.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair work.
• Notifies others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
• Sweeps and uses shovels to clean facility when needed.
• Maintains and organizes welding equipment and tools.
• Maintains various activity records and logs of supplies and equipment used.
• Inventories or restocks frequently used supplies and materials.
• Completes required paperwork associated with all repairs.
• Use of Fall Protection, Lock out Tag out, and other Safety Equipment.
• Use of other hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Help make this a fun place to work.

• Perform all other duties as assigned in a professional and efficient manner.

• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Supports the MarBorg Mission.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating and maintenance manuals, technical documents, drawings, and measurements.
• Ability to take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques, including MIG, arc, oxy-fuel welding, air carbon arc gouging.
• Knowledge of the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Ability to fabricate parts and/or components relative to need or availability.
• Ability to weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Doing Good - (i.e. Code of Conduct).
• Making Good - (i.e. Accountability, responsibility and ownership for a problem).
• Treating People Well - (i.e. Works cooperatively and effectively with others).
• Environmentally Focused (i.e. Employee takes initiative as a LEED building initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations).
• Observant: (i.e. Employee can identify safety or operational deficiencies and quickly implement a correction).
• Safety Matters: Employee actively participates and promotes a safe and healthy workplace.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Spatial reasoning, technological skills, attention to details

EDUCATION: High school/GED, military/vocational school, recognized craftsman apprenticeship program or equivalent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Position requires excellent verbal and writes English communication skills including ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Basic Spanish communication skills desired.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and the ability to apply concepts to basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS: Welding certification not necessarily required but preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance for long periods of time on concrete floors; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.