Welder

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 43,200 - 57,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401K with Match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Grandparent Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Wastequip Steel Division in Albany, OR is seeking a Welder to support our manufacturing operation. The position offers an hourly rate of $24.00.

You will lay out, tack weld, and weld along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines, and you will connect regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch. The job requires standing, lifting up to 90 lbs., and reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to six months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Knowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape.
• Experienced in a fast paced production environment preferred.
• Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Positions 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

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wastequip Steel Division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Albany, OR manufacturing operation.

Hourly Rate: $24.00

Responsibilities

• Positions 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to six months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Knowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape.
• Experienced in a fast paced production environment preferred.
• Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances.

Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options – Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical 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)

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law. Wastequip will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.