Fabrication / Welder - Immediate Hire

Founded in the 1930s and proudly based in Westport, Massachusetts, Mid-City Scrap is one of New England's most established and trusted names in metal recycling. We provide comprehensive recycling services across the region, specializing in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Company paid life, AD&D and short-term disability insurance with supplemental life and disability insurance options

8 Paid holidays

Unlimited growth opportunities

The Welder is responsible for performing welding, cutting, and fabrication work to support daily operations in a scrap metal recycling facility. This position focuses on equipment repair, structural reinforcement, and fabrication projects related to mobile equipment, stationary processing equipment, containers, and yard infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has experience with MIG, stick, and torch cutting, can work safely in an industrial outdoor environment, and understands the demands of heavy equipment and recycling operations.

Perform MIG and stick welding on carbon steel and structural components

Torch cut and prepare metal equipment

Structural repairs on conveyors, balers, and processing equipment

Reinforce worn or damaged equipment components to extend service life

Assist maintenance team with repairs on: Processing equipment (balers, conveyors, downstream systems), mobile equipment attachments and structural components

Follow all OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company safety policies

Identify unsafe conditions and report hazards immediately

Properly use PPE at all times in yard and plant environments

Communicate equipment condition, repair status, and maintenance priorities to supervisors

Coordinate closely with operations to minimize production downtime

Technical certification or trade school training are preferred.

2-5 years’ experience as a welder with proficiency in MIG welding, Stick welding.

Experience welding heavy gauge steel

Work is performed in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mid-City Scrap, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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