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Lead Welder/Supervisor

USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc

Position Summary:

The Lead Welder/Supervisor oversees daily welding and fabrication operations while remaining hands-on with production work. A working lead welder supervisor splits time between hands-on metal fabrication/welding and directing shop floor operations. This role manages workflow, quality, safety, scheduling, team training, and productivity to ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time.

Why USA Waste and Recycling

• 401 (K), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA Eligibility.
• Telehealth and Mental Health support.
• Life insurance options include a 100% employer-funded option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.

Your Role:

• Lead daily welding/fabrication operations, including workflow, production schedules, quality, and team productivity.
• Perform hands-on welding and fabrication while balancing supervisory responsibilities.
• Train, coach, schedule, and evaluate team members; address performance issues in line with company policy.
• Maintain safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance across the shop.
• Improve productivity, reduce rework/scrap, maintain equipment logs/SOPs, and resolve production issues with management.
• Collaborate with other departments and adapt duties as business needs change.
• Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise welders and technicians
• Interview, train, appraise performance, recommend wage increases, promote, discipline, and terminate employees as appropriate.
• Order parts/supplies and resolve issues with other departments.

Your Skills:

• Mechanical, welding, and electrical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, problem-solving, and stress-management skills.
• Proactive, hardworking, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; welding certificate preferred.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of welding, sheet metal forming, or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate welding equipment and read engineering drawings.

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.), most of the workday.
• Requires frequent hand/finger coordination and occasional handling of objects under 30 lbs.
• Work is performed in the weld shop and in an office setting.
• Clarity of vision
• Must be able to work alone or with a team.
• Local travel

Our Story

USA Waste and its affiliated businesses are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.

From leading waste hauling and recycling operations to premier destinations like Sonny's Place and GreatHorse, the family's entrepreneurial vision extends across a range of industries. Sonny's Place was designed to bring families together through fun and entertainment, while GreatHorse and The Starting Gate deliver a refined yet welcoming experience rooted in luxury and hospitality. The family's passion for excellence also extends to Lindy Farms, a premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Somers, CT, dedicated to developing elite racehorses.

Across all companies, the Antonacci family remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences while staying true to the values that started it all-family, innovation, and community impact.

Join a team dedicated to advancing these principles across a dynamic and growing family of businesses.

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc. EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.