Welder

Wastequip•Houston, TX

30d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Container Pros operation. This is a full-time position with great benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Vacation/Sick time, and so much more. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience of repair and refurbishment of steel containers. Shift Hours : 6:00AM - 2:30PM + Overtime (if needed) Physical address : 7213 E Mount Houston Rd. Houston, TX 77050 Hourly pay : $27.76

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2+ years of MIG Welding experience and/or training preferred
Experience welding on rusty material is a plus
Must have fabrication experience/skills
Must be mechanically inclined
Must be able to operate a forklift to move equipment through the shop
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Knowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Must be self-motivated
Ability to read blueprints and measuring tape
Experienced in a fast-paced production environment preferred
Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances

Responsibilities

Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces
Welds along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines
Connects regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch.
Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame.
Holds & guides torch at proper angle to cut metal
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
Scarfs or grooves welds and parts
Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatter
Other duties as assigned
Employee must regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move 90 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, & depth perception
Work on roll-off containers and trash compactors