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Certified Welder

Clean Harbors · Kimball, Nebraska

$28 – $48/hr

Posted November 5, 2026

About the Role

We Build with Passion- Clean Harbors Kimball, NE Fabrication Shop located east of downtown Kimball is currently searching for a Certified Welder to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the application of trade skills to a wide variety of welding, fitting and custom fabrication. Competitive wages provided the opportunity for overtime. Ability to set up welding equipment for weld procedures and maintain a safe clean work area that is climate controlled. This position may be required to work overtime. This is not a position requiring overnight travel, however willingness to travel in the future is a plus. Safety focused with a desire to advance in career. 

Hourly pay $28-$48 DOE, paid weekly, w/ OT. Day Shift 6am- 4pm Monday- Friday. No Weekends/Nights!

Why work for Clean Harbors?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component 
  • Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

  • Ensure Health and safety is the number one priority while working independently and in cooperation with others including shop superintendents, safety personnel and certified welding inspectors 
  • Utilize measuring tapes, bandsaws, grinders and various hand tools to accurately layout and fit up piping modules in a heated clean shop area
  • Layout, cut and fit piping from shop sketches and blueprints in carbon and stainless steel and other alloys
  • Perform GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding of joints, bolt up valves and other equipment 
  • Wear appropriate safety equipment based on a complete analysis of the job site and tasks being performed, including a respirator if required
  • Immediately notify shop supervisor or management of any equipment deficiencies or repairs needed and tag out of service if indicated
  • Work independently and in cooperation with others including shop superintendents, safety personnel and certified welding inspectors
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area while keeping company issued tools and equipment clean and organized
  • Ability to safely set up, operate a hydraulic plate shear, and press brake (preferred)
  • Set up welding equipment for weld procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School, GED
  • Trade school or post-secondary welding training or apprenticeship
  • 5-hour Welding test required prior to hire 7 a- 12 p
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Certified MIG, ARC, and Stick, (prefer TIG, but willing to train) 
  • Safety Focused
  • Valid Driver's License 
  • Punctuality and attendance 
  • Background check, drug screen and physical
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.

Notice of Contingency: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and, where applicable, a job-related physical examination to determine fitness for duty. Drug testing includes screening for cannabis/marijuana. A positive result for illegal drug use or the misuse of controlled substances may result in withdrawal of the employment offer, consistent with company policy and applicable safety-sensitive requirements.

Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact eci@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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