Helper

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wastequip in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher to grind, polish, and finish metal surfaces before painting and to assist welders with setup and material handling. The role involves manual labor, lifting 25–50 lbs, and working in a hot environment.

A basic sheet metal finishing background is preferred, with reliable safety practices. The position pays $16.17 per hour and includes a benefits package with health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Basic experience with smoothing, polishing, or grinding of sheet metal.
• Ability to grind vertical, flat, and overhead welds and surfaces.
• Able to lift between 25-50 lbs.
• Comfortable with hot environments and manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects.
• Starts grinder and moves it over surface to remove scratches and burrs.
• Polishes ground areas to produce smooth, unmarred surfaces.
• Assists welders with non-welding functions and prep for welding.
• Sets up weld table with material for welders.
• Loads and positions materials using hoists, cranes, or forklift.
• Performs sub assembly work as needed.
• Uses bracing and measurement tools.
• Assists welders in bolting metal components and maintains equipment.

Skills

Grinding

Polishing

Sheet metal

Grinder

Tools

Grinder

Job description

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
• Lifts 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.

Join North America’s Largest Manufacturer of Waste Handling Systems! At Wastequip, we’re more than just a manufacturer—we’re the only all-in-one solutions provider in the waste industry. From carts and containers to hoists, trucks, parts, service, and cutting-edge technology, we power the entire waste management process. As North America’s leading waste-handling equipment manufacturer, we’re not just shaping the industry—we’re driving innovation and sustainability. With continuous growth and new opportunities, Wastequip is the perfect place to build a rewarding career and make a real impact. Come be part of a team that’s shaping the future of waste management!

So Many Reasons to Join the Wastequip Team Wastequip strives to attract top talent through a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans. Here’s a brief overview of our benefits:

Benefits Overview

• Health Care.
• Our health care benefits include medical, dental and vision plans for all regular, full-time employees.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Wastequip pays for non-occupational illnesses and injuries at no cost to employees.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Employees can contribute a percentage of their weekly gross wages, up to the annual IRS maximum, and Wastequip will provide a company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Wastequip offers a flexible approach to time off. Our policy allows employees to set their own priorities and receive regular pay for vacation, illness, family emergencies, personal time, inclement weather, personally observed holidays and more.
• Holidays.
• Wastequip observes 10 paid company holidays during each calendar year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wastequip understands the importance of personal and professional development and encourages employees to continue their professional education. To support employee career development, we have established a reimbursement program that covers expenses for approved coursework.
• Internship Program.
• Wastequip’s internship program provides students and recent graduates with incredible career-related experiences. We strive to give our interns transferrable skills, networking opportunities and strong professional portfolios. We offer paid summer internships in the following departments: Research Marketing IT Operations Human Resources ... and more.

Wastequip is committed to developing our employees. We provide each individual with the resources and support necessary to grow personally and professionally. Our career growth tools include company training, off-site classes, cross-divisional experiences, collaborative projects and more. We offer our employees the opportunity to share their creativity in an open environment and encourage them to offer new ideas to improve efficiency, effectiveness and profitability in every area of the company.

Because we invest in our employees, Wastequip is committed to promoting from within and identifying future leaders from our own workforce. Wastequip actively supports charitable activities across all divisions through employee time, monetary and product donations. Each division has the flexibility to identify and support the charitable causes that are most important to the employees and the communities in which they work. Employee-designed volunteer and charitable programs have a huge impact on smaller communities and organizations that might otherwise be overlooked.

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law. Wastequip will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.