Welder Fabricator Maintenance Operative

Island Recycling Ltd. is seeking an experienced full-time Welder Fabricator Maintenance Operative who will report to the Shop Supervisor, Operations Coordinator and the General Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities are as follows

• Determine vehicle/equipment conditions by conducting inspections and identifying worn out and damaged parts and carrying out repairs on company vehicles and equipment.
• Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedule; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion and completing winterization procedures
• Fabricate and perform structural welding to trucks, containers and heavy equipment
• Set and maintain proper welding temperatures, wire feeds and gas setting to produce quality welds.
• Preparing and painting metal surfaces
• MIG, TIG ARK weld on Steel and Aluminum
• Complete reports, work orders, order parts, and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations
• Use of necessary tools to perform tasks related to maintenance on welding equipment
• Maintain vehicle/equipment records by annotating services and repairs in fleet system
• Follow operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance and calling for repairs as instructed

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in welding and fabrication occupations
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with technical certificate/diploma supporting the role is required
• Must be computer literate, can be trained in software systems, and have a willingness to learn.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a physical, including drug screening.
• Experience with the necessary tools to perform tasks related to maintenance on welding equipment.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Continuous, concentrated mental and visual attention required.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent physical effort, including handling tools and equipment and frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Salary range CI$10.00 - CI$15.00 per hour (commensurate with qualifications & experience) working 45 hours per week. Monday to Saturday from 6am to 4pm. Benefits as deemed by law. Interested and qualified applicants may send in their resume to: jason@iwc.ky Preference will be given to Caymanians and Resident Holder candidates.