Welder 1

Wastequip•Winamac, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip is hiring a Welder to support its Winamac, Indiana manufacturing operation. This is a full-time, first-shift position paying $23.41. The ideal candidate is a MIG welder with prior manufacturing experience. The role involves welding refuse truck assemblies in a production-line environment, positioning and preparing workpieces, cutting metal with a torch, and checking and finishing welds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Knowledge of basic math, tape-measure reading, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to read blueprints and use a measuring tape.
Ability to pass all required EHS tests and clearances.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of related experience and/or training.
MIG welding experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Position parts in jigs or fixtures on a bench or floor, or clamp parts together along layout marks.
Work on a production line welding refuse truck assemblies.
Lay out, position, and tack-weld workpieces.
Weld along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines.
Connect regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting-torch work, activate gas flow, light the torch, and adjust the gas mixture and pressure to obtain the desired flame.
Hold and guide the torch at the proper angle to cut metal.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Scarf or groove welds and parts.
Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or splatter.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, with two medical plan options: Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans.
Prescription insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Two dental plan options: Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
Company-paid base life insurance.
Company-paid accident, death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Company-paid disability insurance, including short-term disability (STD) and base long-term disability (LTD).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Voluntary hospital, accident, and 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).