Welder

Spark a new career where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your weekends and evenings are your own. Take advantage of this opportunity to earn up to $70,000 a year with robust benefits and a training program tailored to your skills and experience. Join the team whose strong foundation, genuine culture of care, and commitment to innovation has been driving success for over 130 years!

Due to Growth, Harris American Company, a leading supplier of balers, shears, and shredders to the recycling industry, is hiring a Welder to join their team in Cordele, GA.

If you are a welder with blueprint experience, then this is an opportunity you need to explore!

• Ideal Day Shift: Enjoy working a Monday
  - Friday schedule from 7:00am-4:00pm.
• Supportive Training: Enjoy on-the-job training tailored to your skillset with experienced members of the team.
  In addition, Harris American will pay for you to further your knowledge and skills through a technical school program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans where the company pays a significant portion of premiums. In addition, you’ll also have Short Term and Long Term Disability plans, company-paid life insurance, 401k with matching, and PTO!
• Competitive Pay: Earn between $65,000-$70,000 a year, based upon your experience and skills, with your hourly rate and overtime. You’ll earn even more through the additional production bonus program!
• Company Culture: Take advantage of joining a company whose positive and genuine culture of caring keeps employees here for the long term. Many people spend their whole career with the Harris American team!
• Company Stability: Harris American, formerly known as Harris Waste Management Group, has been in business since 1889! They continue to experience consistent growth and be in-demand for their services.

• Perform welding operations using appropriate welding techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment including welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, and related tools.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and degreasing to ensure proper welding quality.
• Select and measure appropriate materials and components for welding based on project requirements.
• Weld components in various positions (e.g., flat, vertical, overhead) using appropriate procedures.
• Inspect welded joints for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform post-welding processes such as grinding, sanding, and polishing to achieve smooth finishes.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and prevent accidents.

Harris American Company has a full product line offering two-rams, horizontals and vertical balers for recovered paper, cardboard, non-ferrous metals and plastic; shears, balers, baler/logger/shears and shredders for ferrous metals. With four manufacturing plants, 480,000 sq. ft. of production space, 350 team members and service and representation worldwide Harris American serves customers globally.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.