Fitter, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

About VLS!

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Job Summary

The Repair Fitter will perform duties in a safe manner, to include, but not limited to various barge repairs, heating and cutting determined from inspections. Is safety minded and pushes safety throughout the shop. Ensures all employees are compliant with all safety rules, procedures, and regulations. Is a qualified fitter as per VLS procedures or can be soon. Fits and fabricates materials for barges or special projects.

Continuously completes tasks in the specified amount of time. Assist supervisor and/or leadman in training and direction of assigned subordinates. Removes and fits parts according to regulations and specifications. Instructs others in welding techniques and safety. Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes. Preheat workpiece with hand torch. Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.

Safely uses torch for cutting metal. Understands and complies with all safety regulations.

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA), Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine.

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement: 401(k), Life and Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Protection Plans, Rewards and Recognition Programs, Financial Planning, Employee Discount.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing