Helper

Wastequip; Lakeland (FL); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plans (2 options)

Dental plan

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Wastequip in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher to clean, grind, sand surfaces, finish raw products before painting, and help set up welding functions. The role pays $16.17 per hour and involves assisting welders and prepping materials for fabrication.

Responsibilities include selecting abrasives, operating grinders, inspecting surfaces for defects, and maintaining equipment. Physical labor, lifting 25–50 lbs, and hot environments are expected. Benefits are provided by Wastequip.

Formación

• Basic smoothing, polishing, or grinding of sheet metal.
• Ability to grind vertical, flat, and overhead surfaces.
• Comfort with hot environments and manual labor.

Responsabilidades

• Examines surfaces for defects and prepares metal for finishing.
• Sets up grinders and selects abrasive wheels per specs.
• Polishes ground areas to remove scratches and burrs for a smooth finish.
• Assists welders with non-welding prep and loads materials as directed.
• Operates hoists/cranes to lift and move heavy pieces when needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
• Maintains a clean work area and adheres to safety guidelines.

Conocimientos

Grinding

Polishing

Sheet metal

Herramientas

Grinder

Descripción del empleo

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 functionsPay rate: $16.17RESPONSIBILITIESExamines 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:Basic Experience with performing smoothing, polishing, or grinding of sheet metal (Preferred)Ability to grind vertical, flat, and overhead welds and surfacesAble to lift between 25-50 lbsMust be comfortable with working on hot environments and manual labor Company 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.