Helper

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 21,662 - 30,852; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wastequip in Rosemount, MN is hiring a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher to clean, grind, and finish components prior to painting, and to set up welding prep. The role includes assisting welders and performing sub-assembly tasks, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

The position involves using grinders, hoists, and lightweight equipment, and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a team-oriented environment at the manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Able to lift/carry up to 50lbs.
• Experience with grinders and finishing processes.
• Assist welders and prep for welding.
• Following safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects.
• Selects abrasive wheel or disk according to specifications and attaches to grinder.
• Starts grinder and moves it over surface to remove scratches and burrs.
• Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive for smooth finish.
• Replaces worn abrasive disks and wheels.
• Assists welders with non-welding functions in prep for welding.
• Sets up weld table with material for welders.
• Lifts and loads materials using hoists, cranes, or forklift.
• Assists welders in loading or moving heavy work pieces.
• Performs sub-assembly work as needed.
• Uses bracing and measurement tools.
• Assists welders in bolting metal components.
• Maintains welding equipment and tools.
• Cleans workpieces with grinder or scraper.

Skills

Grinder operation

Welding support

Manual lifting

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Tools

Grinder

Hoist

Forklift

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Description:Wastequip is recruiting for a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in our Rosemount, MN location who cleans, grinds, sands surface of component, finishes raw product prior to painting, and helps set up welding functionsPay Rate: $19.06RESPONSIBILITIESExamines and feels surface of workpiece for defectsSelects abrasive wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinderStarts grinder and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and bursPolishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surfaceReplaces worn abrasive disks wheelsAssist the welders with non-welding functions in preparation for welding.sets up weld table with material for weldersLift and load work materials into positions as directed using hoists, cranes, or forkliftAssist welders in loading or moving heavy work pieces during work operationsPerforms sub assembly work as neededUses bracing and measurement toolsAssist welders in bolting metal componentsPreventative maintenance of welding equipment and toolsClean workpieces as necessary with grinder or scraperQualifications:Able to lift/carry up to 50lbsCompany Benefits:2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical PlansPrescription (Rx) InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental PlansVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)Health Care FSADependent Care FSACompany Paid Base Life InsuranceCompany Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment InsuranceCompany Paid Business Travel Accident InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company MatchVoluntary Pet InsuranceVacation and Personal/Sick TimePaid Grandparent LeavePaid Bonding LeaveAdoption AssistanceEducation Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)About WastequipWastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.