Welder

Wastequip; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA and

Medical Plans

Prescription Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Company Paid Base Life Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Match

Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

Paid Grandparent Leave

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimb.)

Job summary

Wastequip's Brookhaven, MS metal fabrication operation seeks a MIG Welder to support daily production. The ideal candidate has prior manufacturing experience and can weld in multiple positions while reading blueprints and following safety procedures.

The role requires standing for extended periods and lifting up to 90 lbs. Training and benefits accompany a competitive pay rate in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends simple instructions, memos or notes.
• Understands basic math and uses tape measures with fractions/decimals.
• Able to read blueprints and measuring tapes.
• Passes all EHS tests and clearances.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position parts in jigs or fixtures and clamp as needed.
• Lay out, position and tack weld work pieces.
• Welds in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Connects regulators and adjusts gas flow for cutting torches.
• Inspect welds for bead size and specifications.
• Grind or chip off excess welds, slag or splatter.
• Follow safety rules and stand for long periods; lift up to 90 lbs.

Skills

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Reading instructions

Safety/compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

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

Pay Rate: $18.61

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 tosix 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 understandsand 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

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
• Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 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.