Fitter

About VLS VLS is a recognized leader in sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry‑leading services. The Waste Services division offers customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non‑hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion, sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. The Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning, tank‑car qualifications, and maintenance. The Marine Services division offers barge cleaning, repair, and gas‑free facilities. Job Summary The Repair Fitter will perform duties in a safe manner, including barge repairs, heating, and cutting determined from inspections. The fitter is safety‑minded, ensures compliance with safety regulations, fits and fabricates materials for barges or special projects, completes tasks within specified time, assists supervisor in training subordinates, removes and fits parts per specifications, instructs others in welding techniques and safety, repairs broken or cracked parts, preheats workpieces with hand torches, positions and clamps workpieces, assembles in jigs or fixtures, uses torches for cutting metal, and consistently understands and complies with all safety regulations. Responsibilities Perform barge repairs, heating, and cutting per inspections. Ensure safety compliance and promote a safety‑first culture. Fit and fabricate materials for barges and special projects. Complete tasks within specified time frames. Assist supervisor and/or leadman in training and directing subordinates. Remove and fit parts according to regulations and specifications. Instruct others in welding techniques and safety. Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. Preheat workpieces with hand torch. Position and clamp workpieces, assemble them in jigs or fixtures. Safely use torch for cutting metal. Understand and comply with all safety regulations. Qualifications Candidate must be a qualified fitter per VLS procedures or be able to qualify soon. Benefits VLS values employee well‑being and offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental and vision insurance with concierge service. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution. 11 company‑paid holidays, paid time off and voluntary time off plans. Employee Assistance Program (24/7 counseling). Telemedicine with free virtual visits. 401(k) with up to 5% matching, 100% vested immediately. Employer‑paid life and disability insurance. Voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans. Rewards and recognition programs for milestones. Free one‑on‑one financial planning. Employee discount program for savings across retailers. #J-18808-Ljbffr VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC