Welder 1

Wastequip•Winamac, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip is hiring a Welder to support its manufacturing operation in Winamac, Indiana. This is a full-time, first-shift position paying $23.41. The ideal candidate has MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment. The role involves welding refuse trucks on a production line, positioning and preparing parts, welding to specifications, and using a cutting torch. Employees must meet the stated physical demands and pass required EHS tests and clearances.

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 a measuring tape.
Ability to pass all required EHS tests and clearances.
Must regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 90 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

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

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, 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) 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).