MIG Welder I – Production Expert (First Shift)

Wastequip; Indiana; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan with 50% Company Match

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Winamac, IN manufacturing operation. The role focuses on MIG welding in a fast-paced production environment, including assembly of refuse trucks and precision welds on multiple axes.

You will read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure bead size and dimensions meet specifications. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of related experience, basic math skills, and the ability to pass EHS tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years related welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment preferred.
• Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamp parts together along layout marks.
• Welding on production line, welding refuse truck assemblies.
• Lay out, position, and tack welds on work pieces.
• Weld along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines.
• Connect regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch; adjust gas flow and lighting.
• Examine welds for bead size and specifications; scarf or groove welds and parts; grind off slag or splatter.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tape reading

Math basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tape

Blueprints

Job description

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Winamac, IN manufacturing operation. The role focuses on MIG welding in a fast-paced production environment, including assembly of refuse trucks and precision welds on multiple axes.

You will read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure bead size and dimensions meet specifications. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of related experience, basic math skills, and the ability to pass EHS tests.