Senior Welder - 1st Shift

Senior Welder - 1st Shift


Company
WM
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 hours ago
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Job Description
What is the value of a WM job?
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. Itโ€™s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression.
Who are we? #WeAreWM
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.

Preferred Candidates will have: 2 plus years of MIG welding experience
Shift: Monday - Friday, Starting early

I. Job Summary
Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI), troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on compactors and containers. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnoses and repairs compactors, containers, and carts.
- Performs moderately complex welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, plastic welding, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
- Performs service calls for compactor repairs and emergency breakdowns.
- Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
- Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
- Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.
- Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds.
- Performs layout operations, develops fixtures for one-of-a-kind units, and selects optimum welding process.
- Provides assistance, guidance and direction to lower level maintenance personnel.
- In the absence of supervision may provide container maintenance supervisory duties.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

- 4 years of relevant work experience.
- Valid driverโ€™s license.

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of January 2026 including overtime rates?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median hourly wage for welders at $28.45 as of January 2026 with time-and-a-half overtime required after 40 hours under FLSA rules. Welders in manufacturing earn an additional $4.20 per hour on average for night shifts. Annual median earnings reach $59,176 for full-time roles.
Q How many hours per week can welders legally work in the United States without overtime pay in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the standard workweek at 40 hours with overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate required after that threshold in 2026. Welders on federal contracts receive double time for hours over 48 in a workweek. Paid sick leave of up to 56 hours annually applies under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states a high school diploma plus 6-12 months of postsecondary welding training or apprenticeship is required for 2026 entry-level positions. Three years of documented experience is mandatory for structural welding roles under AWS D1.1 standards referenced by DOL. Certification in SMAW or GMAW processes must be completed before hire.
Q What documents are required to apply for welder positions through U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeships in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form ETA-671, high school transcripts, and proof of U.S. work authorization to DOL-registered programs by March 2026 deadlines. A valid driver's license and negative drug test results from a SAMHSA-certified lab are mandatory. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are required for nuclear or pipeline welding tracks.
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