Helper

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC is seeking a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher at our New Lebanon, NY facility to clean, grind, sand surfaces of components and finish raw products prior to painting. You will assist welders, set up welding tables, and help move heavy parts with hoists or forklifts while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Experience with grinding, polishing, and manual finishing is valued; the role requires good attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience with surface finishing processes including grinding and polishing.
• Ability to operate grinders and select appropriate abrasive wheels.
• Willingness to assist welders and setup welding operations.

Responsibilities

• Examine surfaces and remove defects with grinders.
• Polish surfaces to achieve smooth, unmarred finish.
• Set up welding tables and assist with welding prep.
• Move and load materials using hoists, cranes, or forklift.
• Support welding activity with non-welding tasks as needed.

Skills

Grinding

Finishing

Welding assistance

Tools

Abrasive wheels

Grinder

Job description

Job Description:Wastequip is recruiting for a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in our New Lebanon, NY location who cleans, grinds, sands surface of component, finishes raw product prior to painting, and helps set up welding functionsPay Rate: $16.77.RESPONSIBILITIESExamines 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 scraperCompany Benefits:2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education 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.