Florida Express Environmental (FEE) is a local family-owned environmental services company with more than forty-five years in the solid waste industry. The things that make Florida Express Environmental a success today are the same things that led to the owner's success in the past. Our Mission Statement, "Customer Service Dedicated, Environmentally Responsible" defines how we do business.
This position is perfect for a candidate who is looking to develop a long-term career in Welding with a company that is focused on growth.
To succeed in this position, this individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties listed below satisfactorily.
Mig welding & torching various metal equipment and assembly bodies
Welding & maintenance shop fabrication services
Outdoor Welding Facility
Maintain required service work on all equipment
Support maintenance staff with projects as needed
Responsibilities
Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
Requirements
Proven experience as a welder
Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
Deftness and attention to detail
$26.00 - $30.00 Experience & demonstrated proficiency will qualify for premium pay. Full Time, Monday - Friday.
Education/Experience: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent; 2 years welding/fabricating experience preferred.
Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions. Comfortable in one-on-one and small group situations when dealing with customers, clients, and other employees. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Special Skills: Mechanical Aptitude Physical dexterity Equipment proficiency: Forklift, Welding equipment, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measuring tools, Drill Press, Hand router.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use their hands. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Benefits Snapshot
*Florida Express Environmental incentives include:
$500.00 Safety Bonus for every month you meet Safety Criteria.
Annual Safety Bonus of $5,000.00 for every employee who meets Safety Criteria for the year.
Christmas Tenure Bonus
Simple IRA discretionary contribution.
Health Benefits Health Insurance 100% FAMILY coverage paid by the employer
Dental Insurance 100% FAMILY coverage paid by the employer
Vision Insurance 100% Family coverage paid by the employer
Teledoc-Free for EE and anyone living in the home
EAP Employee Assistance Program – Free
Company Perks Holidays
Gift Cards at Thanksgiving
Company Events
Free personal garbage service if the employee lives within our service area
Gym Membership- along with FEE Logo Gym Bag Kit
48 Hours of PTO after one year
Company lunches provided periodically throughout the year
Company Shirts & hats are provided periodically
Verizon Wireless 18% discount
*Eligibility conditions apply. See HR Team for details.
For additional information, please contact:
Rebecca Matthews (352) 304-5242
Human Resources Director
Florida Express Environmental LLC