Welder 1

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

Welder 1### Welder 1Apply: Winamac, IN: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R-101502**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.