Welder 1

Wastequip; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Job summary

Wastequip in Winamac, IN is seeking a Welder to join our manufacturing team. This full-time role focuses on MIG welding in a fast-paced production environment, building refuse trucks and subassemblies.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of welding experience, can read blueprints and tape measures, and follows safety protocols. We offer comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with match, vacation, sick time, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of related welding experience preferred.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and blueprints.
• Able to read a tape measure and understand fractions & decimals.
• Fast-paced production environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamp parts together along layout marks.
• Weld on refuse trucks and subassemblies on a production line.
• Weld along vertical, horizontal, and overhead welds; inspect bead size and quality.
• Connect regulator valves and gases; adjust flame for cutting and welding.
• Grind or finish welds, remove slag; perform basic finishing tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and pass required EHS tests.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Production line experience

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Welder 1Apply: Winamac, IN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-101439**Job Description:**Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Winamac, IN manufacturing operation. This is a full time position with great benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Vacation/Sick time, and so much more. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience in a manufacturing environment.**Pay: $23.41 Shift: First****Responsibilities*** Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks* Working in a production line, Welding Refuse trucks assembly* 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* 1+ years 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 understands 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**Company 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)**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.