Helper

Wastequip•Alexandria, LA

2d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip is recruiting for a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in our Alexandria, LA location who cleans, grinds, sands surface of component, finishes raw product prior to painting, and helps set up welding functions. The role involves examining and feeling the surface of workpieces for defects, selecting appropriate abrasive tools, and operating grinders to remove imperfections and prepare surfaces. The Helper will also assist welders with non-welding tasks, set up welding tables, and perform sub-assembly work. Additionally, the position includes performing preventative maintenance on welding equipment and cleaning workpieces.

Requirements

Pay Rate: $13.87

Responsibilities

Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects
Selects abrasive wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder
Starts grinder and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs
Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface
Replaces worn abrasive disks wheels
Assist the welders with non-welding functions in preparation for welding.
sets up weld table with material for welders
Lift and load work materials into positions as directed using hoists, cranes, or forklift
Assist welders in loading or moving heavy work pieces during work operations
Performs sub assembly work as needed
Uses bracing and measurement tools
Assist welders in bolting metal components
Preventative maintenance of welding equipment and tools
Clean workpieces as necessary with grinder or scraper