Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receives and is expected to interpret job work orders and product blueprints and plans as well as other work procedures. Once the details of a specific task are understood, the Welder is expected to have the working knowledge to select proper tools and material(s) to perform the task safely and at the highest level of quality possible. The tasks performed will support product fabrication through cutting, burning and welding various types of metals according to the product specifications. All material cuts must be de-burred and cleaned to the highest possible standards and all welds must display material melt flow and be 100% de-slagged and cleaned to an industry standard high quality finish. Perform simple and routine maintenance to ensure that all equipment and tools remain safe and fully operational; in the event a piece of equipment is in an unsafe condition, the equipment should be immediately locked out and a supervisor notified. The Welder is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment at all times and must wear all prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing the assigned tasks and stop work immediately in the event of a non-conformance. The Welder must report to their supervisor immediately any unsafe act or condition that requires corrective action. Must practices 5-S within their defined work area, returns all common tools to their proper place when not in use, and cleans the assigned work area once all work has been completed; the work area must be cleared of all debris and in the event a tool does not have an assigned “home” place, the Welder will consult their co-workers and supervisor to establish one. As an individual and part of a team, strives to support continuous improvement across their personal tasks, the tasks of the department, as well as all facets of the business as a whole organization. Performs other duties as directed the Metal Fabrication Department supervisor or the plant manager. No supervisory responsibilities are generally required for this position.'

 

Qualifications Education and Experience High school or equivalent preferred. Completion of a formal apprenticeship or training preferred. Experience welding steel and aluminum required..

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Attention to detail and care are required to prevent injury to self and others, particularly when performing maintenance tasks. Essential functions require significant standing, stooping, bending and squatting. There is a considerable glare produced from the tools used, therefore necessary personal protective equipment must be worn while job duties are performed.

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.