Welder 1

Wastequip; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a MIG Welder to support our Winamac, IN manufacturing operation. This is a full-time position with benefits including 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 per hour. Shift: First. Candidates should have 1+ years of related experience and the ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in welding preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and blueprints.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor and clamp as needed.
• Weld in production line to assemble refuse trucks.
• Lay out, position, and tack weld work pieces.
• Weld along vertical, horizontal, and overhead lines.
• Inspect bead size and overall weld quality.
• Follow safety procedures and wear proper PPE.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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 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)
• 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.