Metal Finisher & Welder Helper — Grind, Polish, Prep

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

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