Helper

Wastequip•New Lebanon, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip is recruiting for a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in our New Lebanon, NY location who cleans, grinds, sands surface of component, finishes raw product prior to painting, and helps set up welding functions. The pay rate is $16.77.

Requirements

Ability to clean, grind, and sand surfaces of components.
Ability to finish raw product prior to painting.
Ability to assist in setting up welding functions.
Ability to assist welders with non-welding functions.
Ability to set up weld tables with material.
Ability to lift and load work materials using hoists, cranes, or forklifts.
Ability to assist welders in loading or moving heavy work pieces.
Ability to perform sub-assembly work.
Ability to use bracing and measurement tools.
Ability to assist welders in bolting metal components.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
Ability to clean workpieces with a grinder or scraper.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hoists, cranes, or forklifts.
Experience with welding equipment and tools.

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