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Container Welder Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

... burning, drilling, bolting and welding various types of metals according to the product ... We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider - from carts and containers to ...

Installer

Louisa, KY · On-site

$24.42/hr

... burning, drilling, bolting and welding various types of metals according to the product ... We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider - from carts and containers to ...

Installer

Louisa, KY · On-site

$24.42/hr

... burning, drilling, bolting and welding various types of metals according to the product ... We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider - from carts and containers to ...

$120 - $160/hr

Structural Welding & Codes: Strong expertise in AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction ... container industry. * 2+ Years of experience in a lead role coordinating, reviewing, and driving ...

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What is a container welder?

A Container Welder is a skilled tradesperson responsible for welding, repairing, and fabricating metal shipping containers, trailers, or storage units. They use various welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and arc welding, to join and reinforce metal components. This role requires reading blueprints, ensuring structural integrity, and following safety protocols. Container Welders often work in manufacturing plants, shipyards, or repair facilities. Strong attention to detail and experience with metal fabrication are essential for this job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a container welder?

To thrive as a Container Welder, you need excellent welding skills, knowledge of metal fabrication techniques, and familiarity with interpreting technical blueprints or drawings, typically backed by a technical diploma or apprenticeship. Certification in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, or arc welding, as well as safety certifications like OSHA, are frequently required, and experience with welding tools and equipment is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure high-quality, safe container construction and repair in environments that demand precision and collaboration.

What can I expect from the typical work environment as a container welder?

As a Container Welder, you will often work in industrial or manufacturing settings such as fabrication shops, shipping yards, or repair facilities where metal shipping containers are built or maintained. The job involves standing for extended periods, handling heavy equipment, and sometimes working outdoors or in confined spaces, with strict adherence to safety procedures. You’ll collaborate closely with other welders, fabricators, and supervisors to ensure project specifications are met within production timelines. The environment is fast-paced and teamwork-oriented, with opportunities to learn new welding techniques and advance to supervisory or specialized roles over time.

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2nd shift Machine Operator (Band Saw); $20.52 + shift diff

Stanley Black & Decker

Shelbyville, KY • On-site

$20.52/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Band Saw Cell Operator
2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm
$20.52 plus $1.50 shift differential totaling $22.02/hour
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You'll Do
As a Band Saw Cell Operator, you'll be part of our team located in Shelbyville, KY. You'll get to:
  • Maintain equipment to cut off, weld, grind, anneal, grit blast, inspect and pack Porta Band blades.
  • Set up and adjust automatic cut off machine with coil of band saw material. Set stops for required length and counter for required quantity. Start automatic cycle and check for proper length.
  • Transfer blades to resistance butt welder, make necessary adjustments to welding machine, check time and temperature controls.
  • Using grinding wheel and/or belt grinder, remove weld flash from both sides and back of blade.
  • Maintain welder jaws clean and free from flash. Periodically reverse jaws or remove and replace as required. Dress abrasive wheel and remove and replace as necessary. Complete required documentation.
  • Perform all required inspections and tests throughout the manufacturing process and prepare blades for packing in shipping containers.
  • Perform regularly scheduled daily, weekly and monthly maintenance to all machines and equipment. Disassemble, clean, lubricate and repair as required. Post required information to maintenance log sheet.
  • Properly handle all scrap, rework, and mixed product as well as conform to ISO 9001.
  • Observe and obey all safety rules, regulations and practices and employ all safety equipment and devices.
  • Notify supervisor, maintenance, or quality immediately when a problem occurs with any part of your job, equipment, or product.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-training in other operations.

Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality - at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 6+ months' experience with machine operator
  • Ability to use and operate basic tools, equipment, & gages
  • Ability to read and follow blueprints and standard work instructions
  • Basic math & computer skills
  • Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
  • Ability to read and write English; understand and comprehend instructions for safety and quality
  • Flexibility to work overtime

What You'll Receive
You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
  • Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
    What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We're visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You'll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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