Welding Prep & Finisher

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wastequip in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher to grind, polish, and finish metal surfaces before painting and to assist welders with setup and material handling. The role involves manual labor, lifting 25–50 lbs, and working in a hot environment.

A basic sheet metal finishing background is preferred, with reliable safety practices. The position pays $16.17 per hour and includes a benefits package with health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Basic experience with smoothing, polishing, or grinding of sheet metal.
• Ability to grind vertical, flat, and overhead welds and surfaces.
• Able to lift between 25-50 lbs.
• Comfortable with hot environments and manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects.
• Starts grinder and moves it over surface to remove scratches and burrs.
• Polishes ground areas to produce smooth, unmarred surfaces.
• Assists welders with non-welding functions and prep for welding.
• Sets up weld table with material for welders.
• Loads and positions materials using hoists, cranes, or forklift.
• Performs sub assembly work as needed.
• Uses bracing and measurement tools.
• Assists welders in bolting metal components and maintains equipment.

Skills

Grinding

Polishing

Sheet metal

Grinder

Tools

Grinder

Job description

Wastequip in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher to grind, polish, and finish metal surfaces before painting and to assist welders with setup and material handling. The role involves manual labor, lifting 25–50 lbs, and working in a hot environment.

A basic sheet metal finishing background is preferred, with reliable safety practices. The position pays $16.17 per hour and includes a benefits package with health, dental, vision, and 401(k).