Welder

Wastequip•Sugar Land, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Welder supporting its Container Pros operation. This is a full-time role focused on MIG welding and the repair and refurbishment of steel containers. The work involves roll-off containers and trash compactors. The listed shift hours are 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and the hourly pay is $27.76. The work location is 16007 W. Bellfort Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas 77498.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
MIG welding experience and/or training; 2+ years is preferred.
Fabrication experience and skills.
Mechanical inclination.
Ability 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, and decimals.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Self-motivation.
Ability to read blueprints and use a measuring tape.
Ability to pass all required EHS tests and clearances.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to 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.
Required vision abilities include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Experience welding rusty material.
Experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Lay out, position, and tack-weld work pieces.
Weld along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines.
Connect regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch use.
Turn regulator valves to 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.
Work on roll-off containers and trash compactors.

Benefits

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 (FSAs), 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 short-term disability and base long-term disability insurance.
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).