Welder 2

Wastequip; Old Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in waste handling seeks a Welder 2 for its New Lebanon facility. This position requires expertise in MIG welding and the ability to read blueprints, with responsibilities encompassing various welding tasks. A competitive compensation package along with robust company benefits is offered to the right candidate, aimed at enhancing their career in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Qualifications

• MIG Welding experience is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and comprehensible instructions.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Positions and clamps parts for welding.
• MIG welds along various lines and examines welds.
• Maintains safety and quality standards during welding.

Skills

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Basic Math

Education

High school diploma/GED/Technical School

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

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
• MIG 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
• Able to Weld/produce specific parts (Floors, Walls, Skits, Seal doors).
• Ability to Weld Flat, Vertical, and Overhead positions per instructions
• Able to reach and understand blue prints or technical documents
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED/Technical School is preferred
• MIG Welding experience is a must
• Six months or more 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.

• Skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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