Helper

Wastequip WRX; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Wastequip WRX in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher to clean, grind and finish metal surfaces before painting. You will assist welders, set up weld tables and help move and position heavy components. The role requires basic metal finishing skills and the ability to work in a hot environment with physical labor.

The position pays $16.17 per hour and offers typical shop benefits. Prior experience with sheet metal finishing and lifting 25–50 lbs is preferred for this hands-on role in

Qualifications

• Basic smoothing, polishing, or grinding of sheet metal experience preferred.
• Ability to grind vertical, flat, and overhead welds and surfaces.
• Capable of lifting 25–50 lbs and working in hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, grinds, sands surfaces of components and finishes raw product prior to painting.
• Assists welders with non-welding tasks and sets up weld tables.
• Operates grinders to remove burrs and prepare materials for finishing.
• Maintains tools and equipment and assists with material handling as directed.

Job description

Helper### HelperApply: Lakeland, FL - Steel: Posted Yesterday: R-101504**Job Description:**Wastequip is recruiting for a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in our Lakeland, FL location who cleans, grinds, sands surfaces of component, finishes raw product prior to painting, and helps set up welding functions **Pay rate:** $16.17 **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects* Selects abrasive wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder* Starts grinder and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs* Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface* Replaces worn abrasive disks wheels* Assist the welders with non-welding functions in preparation for welding.* sets up weld table with material for welders* Lift and load work materials into positions as directed using hoists, cranes, or forklift* Assist welders in loading or moving heavy work pieces during work operations* Performs sub assembly work as needed* Uses bracing and measurement tools* Assist welders in bolting metal components* Preventative maintenance of welding equipment and tools* Clean workpieces as necessary with grinder or scraper **Qualifications:** * Basic Experience with performing smoothing, polishing, or grinding of sheet metal (Preferred)* Ability to grind vertical, flat, and overhead welds and surfaces* Able to lift between 25-50 lbs* Must be comfortable with working on hot environments and manual labor **Company Benefits:** * 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical 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 Wastequip** Wastequip 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.