MIG Welder – Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Wastequip WRX; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 60

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision insurance

Dental plans

Job summary

Wastequip Steel Division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Alexandria, LA manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Hourly Pay: $20.07 - $21.92 (based on experience). The role requires standing, lifting up to 90 lbs, reading blueprints, following instructions, and complying with EH&S standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Knowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals.
• Ability to read blueprints and measuring tape; pass EHS tests.

Responsibilities

• Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces.
• Welds along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines.
• Connects regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch.
• Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch, and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame.
• Holds & guides torch at proper angle to cut metal.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Scarfs or grooves welds and parts.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatter.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Employee must regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move 90 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, & depth perception.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Math basics

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wastequip Steel Division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Alexandria, LA manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Hourly Pay: $20.07 - $21.92 (based on experience). The role requires standing, lifting up to 90 lbs, reading blueprints, following instructions, and complying with EH&S standards.