Helper

Wastequip WRX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Education Assistance

Job summary

Wastequip WRX is seeking a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in New Lebanon, NY. The role involves cleaning, grinding, and prepping surfaces for welding. Responsibilities include assisting welders and performing maintenance on tools. Candidates should have experience in surface preparation and safety procedures.

The position offers a competitive pay rate of $16.77 and various company benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Wastequip is committed to sustainability and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and preparing surfaces for welding.
• Knowledge of safety and operational procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift and load materials using hoists or forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean, grind, and sand surfaces of components before painting.
• Assist welders in set up and moving heavy materials.
• Perform preventative maintenance on welding equipment.

Skills

Surface cleaning

Grinding

Sanding

Welding assistance

Material handling

Job description

Helper page is loaded## Helperlocations: New Lebanon, NY: Chatham, NY: Albany, NY: Hudson, NYposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-101138**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 functions**Pay Rate:** $16.77.**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**Company 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 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.### Competitive BenefitsWastequip 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:* **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. This benefit is available to all regular, full-time 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.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 moreWastequip 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.