Welder 2

Wastequip; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in waste handling equipment is seeking a Welder 2 for their Pittsfield, MA facility. The role involves MIG welding, reading blueprints, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience, with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience is a must.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and measuring tape.

Responsibilities

• Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor.
• MIG welds along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines.
• Examines welds for sizing and specifications.

Skills

MIG Welding

Technical understanding

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma/GED/Technical School

Job description

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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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