Welder Job in GFL Environmental, Canada

GFL Environmental is looking for a Welder to be based out of our Ayr, ON facility to safely perform metal working activities including but not limited to job lay out, welding, cutting, fabricating, grinding and painting in structural and nonstructural applications.

Why People Choose GFL Environmental Inc

• Culture that values learning opportunities
• Promotes from within, advancement opportunities
• Constant support and learning opportunities
• Ongoing growth of our business
• Support community involvement and volunteering
• We don’t just offer you a job, we offer you a career

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate specified welding equipment to fabricate and perform repairs on new and used solid waste handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Maintain a clean work area in the shop or on job site and any assigned vehicles.
• Assist other shop employees with repairs and duties.
• Inspect and maintain assigned hand tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order, notifying the Shop Manager of needed repairs.
• Ensure quality, efficient and safe completion of all repairs.
• 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.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Provide basic personal tools such as welding shield, basic hand wrenches, etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED desired.
• Certification of basic welding skills and/or two years experience in welding/fabricating.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge

• Possess ability to maintain continuous mental and visual attention.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• Work in close, tight spaces to include confined spaces.